M4.7 earthquake — Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred Kermadec Islands, New Zealand on Oct 6, 2026 at 22:12 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 71 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 71.2 km |
| Coordinates | -29.872, -177.619 |
| Time | Oct 6, 22:12 UTC |
| Location | Kermadec Islands, New Zealand |
| USGS event ID | us6000u0ll |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 234 km | Oct 2, 19:43 UTC | Kermadec Islands region |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.