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M4.8 earthquake - Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

1708 d ago · 13 Feb 2022, 03:18 UTC Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

What happened

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands, New Zealand on 13 Feb 2022, 03:18 UTC at a depth of 136 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.

Timeline

  1. First reported by USGS

    17 Oct 2026, 10:33 UTC

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