M4.1 earthquake — Kermadec Islands region
An magnitude 4.1 earthquake occurred Kermadec Islands region on Jul 31, 2026 at 08:37 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 186 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 | M4.1 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 186.3 km |
| Coordinates | -31.162, -179.457 |
| Time | Jul 31, 08:37 UTC |
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| USGS event ID | us6000tibl |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 289 km | Jul 31, 04:16 UTC | Kermadec Islands region |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.