M4.2 earthquake - Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
1244 d ago · 22 May 2023, 11:28 UTC Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
What happened
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands, New Zealand on 22 May 2023, 11:28 UTC at a depth of 10 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.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 11:03 UTC
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