M4.5 earthquake — Kermadec Islands region
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred Kermadec Islands region on Jul 13, 2026 at 00:08 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 67 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 | 66.8 km |
| Coordinates | -31.431, -178.692 |
| Time | Jul 13, 00:08 UTC |
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| USGS event ID | us7000t1cl |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.2 | 70 km | Jul 30, 17:48 UTC | Kermadec Islands region |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.