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M4.2 earthquake - Kermadec Islands region

Name: M4.2 earthquake - Kermadec Islands region
Start: 2023-08-03T18:25:58.521+00:00
Location: Kermadec Islands region

1171 d ago · 3 Aug 2023, 18:25 UTC Kermadec Islands region

What happened

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands region on 3 Aug 2023, 18:25 UTC at a depth of 414 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a deep earthquake; shaking at the surface is usually weak for its size.

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First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 11:07 UTC

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