M4.7 earthquake — Kermadec Islands region
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred Kermadec Islands region on Aug 21, 2026 at 12:19 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 76 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 75.8 km |
| Coordinates | -31.944, -178.677 |
| Time | Aug 21, 12:19 UTC |
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| USGS event ID | us6000tmfi |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 267 km | Sep 7, 02:30 UTC | Kermadec Islands region |
| M4.9 | 270 km | Sep 7, 02:11 UTC | Kermadec Islands region |
| M5.0 | 285 km | Sep 7, 02:06 UTC | Kermadec Islands region |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.