M5.0 earthquake - Kermadec Islands region
767 d ago · 9 Sept 2024, 15:02 UTC Kermadec Islands region
What happened
A magnitude 5 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands region on 9 Sept 2024, 15:02 UTC at a depth of 10 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures close to the epicentre. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC
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