M4.4 earthquake - Kermadec Islands region

What happened

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands region on 26 Jan 2022, 03:01 UTC at a depth of 337 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a deep earthquake; shaking at the surface is usually weak for its size.