M5.7 earthquake - Kermadec Islands region

What happened

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands region on 14 Oct 2023, 06:34 UTC at a depth of 402 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.