M6.1 earthquake - Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
1341 d ago · 13 Feb 2023, 09:18 UTC Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
What happened
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands, New Zealand on 13 Feb 2023, 09:18 UTC at a depth of 354 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Strong. Can cause damage in populated areas up to tens of kilometres away. This was a deep earthquake; shaking at the surface is usually weak for its size.
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First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:46 UTC
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