M3.9 earthquake - SOUTH OF KERMADEC ISLANDS

What happened

A magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck SOUTH OF KERMADEC ISLANDS on 17 Oct 2026, 21:00 UTC at a depth of 286 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Minor. Often felt indoors as a light jolt or rattle. Damage is very unlikely. This was an intermediate-depth earthquake, so shaking is spread over a wider, gentler area.