M5.3 earthquake - Kermadec Islands region

What happened

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands region on 20 Mar 2024, 19:50 UTC at a depth of 442 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures close to the epicentre. This was a deep earthquake; shaking at the surface is usually weak for its size.