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M4.8 earthquake - Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

3357 d ago · 8 Aug 2017, 04:47 UTC Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

What happened

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands, New Zealand on 8 Aug 2017, 04:47 UTC at a depth of 35 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.

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  1. First reported by USGS

    17 Oct 2026, 08:41 UTC

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