M4.5 earthquake — Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred Kermadec Islands, New Zealand on Sep 8, 2026 at 16:43 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -30.372, -177.658 |
| Time | Sep 8, 16:43 UTC |
| Location | Kermadec Islands, New Zealand |
| USGS event ID | us7000thmm |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 103 km | Sep 24, 22:22 UTC | Kermadec Islands, New Zealand |
| M4.1 | 241 km | Sep 27, 19:33 UTC | Kermadec Islands region |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.