M4.0 earthquake - Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
1511 d ago · 28 Aug 2022, 05:18 UTC Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
What happened
A magnitude 4 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands, New Zealand on 28 Aug 2022, 05:18 UTC at a depth of 71 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was an intermediate-depth earthquake, so shaking is spread over a wider, gentler area.
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First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 10:45 UTC
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