24 Apr 2026, 18:22 UTC · Apr 24, 2:22 PM ET

M4.9 earthquake Kermadec Islands region

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands region at Apr 24, 2:22 PM ET, 90 km deep, light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage.

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under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude4.9 mww
Time24 Apr 2026, 18:22 UTC
Location-31.030°, -178.332° – Kermadec Islands region
Depth89.9 km
Felt reports0
USGS eventus6000ssn7
Within 100 km

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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the Kermadec Islands region earthquake?

Magnitude 4.9 (mww), light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. Depth 90 km.

Was it felt?

No felt reports have been submitted to the USGS so far.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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