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M5.2 earthquake - Kermadec Islands region

749 d ago · 27 Sept 2024, 11:20 UTC Kermadec Islands region

What happened

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands region on 27 Sept 2024, 11:20 UTC at a depth of 355 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.

Timeline

  1. First reported by USGS

    16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC

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