Earthquake M 4.5 in the area of Kermadec Islands, New Zealand, 6 October 2026, 22:12 UTC
Recorded 20 d ago. Updated 13:02.
- Magnitude
- mb 4.5
- Time (UTC)
- 22:12:47
- Depth
- 66 km
- Coordinates
- 29.906 S 177.867 W
- Source
- USGS
- Last revision
- 13:02
Map: OpenStreetMap contributors data, OpenMapTiles tiles.
What it means
An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 was recorded at a depth of 66 km, near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand, on 6/10 at 22:12 UTC. The data is preliminary and may be updated.
The hypocentre is shallow, at a depth of 66 km.
Estimated intensity and seismic zone
- Estimated intensity near the epicentre
- III
The estimate is indicative and does not replace official surveys.
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