M4.7 earthquake - Kermadec Islands region

What happened

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands region on 18 Jul 2016, 12:38 UTC at a depth of 26 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.