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M5.2 earthquake - Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

3091 d ago · 1 May 2018, 03:15 UTC Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

What happened

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands, New Zealand on 1 May 2018, 03:15 UTC at a depth of 24 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures close to the epicentre. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

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  1. First reported by USGS

    16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC

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