M4.8 earthquake — Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred Kermadec Islands, New Zealand on Aug 8, 2026 at 08:40 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 101 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 100.9 km |
| Coordinates | -29.949, -177.916 |
| Time | Aug 8, 08:40 UTC |
| Location | Kermadec Islands, New Zealand |
| USGS event ID | us6000tj7x |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.8 | 22 km | Aug 30, 09:02 UTC | Kermadec Islands, New Zealand |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.