M4.6 earthquake — Kermadec Islands region
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred Kermadec Islands region on Aug 15, 2026 at 06:29 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.876, -175.913 |
| Time | Aug 15, 06:29 UTC |
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| USGS event ID | us6000tm7i |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.4 | 80 km | Sep 4, 11:59 UTC | Kermadec Islands region |
| M4.6 | 95 km | Sep 6, 04:52 UTC | Kermadec Islands region |
| M4.8 | 282 km | Sep 5, 01:41 UTC | Kermadec Islands, New Zealand |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.