M4.6 earthquake - south of the Kermadec Islands

What happened

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck south of the Kermadec Islands on 29 Nov 2021, 18:29 UTC at a depth of 29 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.