M4.6 earthquake — Kermadec Islands region
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred Kermadec Islands region on Jul 31, 2026 at 04:16 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 7 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 | 7.1 km |
| Coordinates | -28.725, -178.420 |
| Time | Jul 31, 04:16 UTC |
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| USGS event ID | us6000thlu |
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 | 143 km | Jul 31, 02:07 UTC | Kermadec Islands region |
| M5.1 | 167 km | Jul 29, 03:30 UTC | Kermadec Islands region |
| M5.0 | 169 km | Jul 31, 04:02 UTC | Kermadec Islands region |
| M5.2 | 175 km | Jul 29, 22:42 UTC | Kermadec Islands region |
| M5.8 | 180 km | Jul 30, 05:08 UTC | Kermadec Islands region |
| M5.0 | 182 km | Jul 30, 20:26 UTC | Kermadec Islands region |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.