M4.6 earthquake — Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred Kermadec Islands, New Zealand on Jul 11, 2026 at 03:33 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 99 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 99.1 km |
| Coordinates | -30.706, -178.281 |
| Time | Jul 11, 03:33 UTC |
| Location | Kermadec Islands, New Zealand |
| USGS event ID | us7000t11r |
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 | 152 km | Jul 25, 21:39 UTC | Kermadec Islands, New Zealand |
| M5.1 | 271 km | Jul 29, 03:30 UTC | Kermadec Islands region |
| M5.2 | 287 km | Jul 29, 22:42 UTC | Kermadec Islands region |
| M5.9 | 299 km | Jul 29, 22:27 UTC | Kermadec Islands region |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.