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M4.2 earthquake - Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

925 d ago · 6 Apr 2024, 01:43 UTC Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

What happened

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands, New Zealand on 6 Apr 2024, 01:43 UTC at a depth of 10 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.

Timeline

  1. First reported by USGS

    17 Oct 2026, 19:24 UTC

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