M4.6 earthquake — Kermadec Islands region
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred Kermadec Islands region on Jul 31, 2026 at 02:07 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 45 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 45.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.563, -176.965 |
| Time | Jul 31, 02:07 UTC |
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| USGS event ID | us6000th54 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.1 | 28 km | Jul 29, 03:30 UTC | Kermadec Islands region |
| M5.2 | 32 km | Jul 29, 22:42 UTC | Kermadec Islands region |
| M5.0 | 39 km | Jul 30, 20:26 UTC | Kermadec Islands region |
| M5.8 | 39 km | Jul 30, 05:08 UTC | Kermadec Islands region |
| M5.9 | 44 km | Jul 29, 22:27 UTC | Kermadec Islands region |
| M4.9 | 118 km | Jul 25, 21:39 UTC | Kermadec Islands, New Zealand |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.