M4.6 earthquake - Kermadec Islands region

What happened

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands region on 23 Aug 2022, 18:45 UTC at a depth of 398 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.