M4.6 earthquake — Kermadec Islands region
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred Kermadec Islands region on Jul 29, 2026 at 22:23 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 162 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 161.8 km |
| Coordinates | -31.288, -179.516 |
| Time | Jul 29, 22:23 UTC |
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| USGS event ID | us6000thui |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M6.3 | 296 km | Aug 5, 07:43 UTC | south of the Kermadec Islands |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.