M4.9 earthquake — Kermadec Islands region
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred Kermadec Islands region on Oct 10, 2026 at 20:35 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 118 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 117.7 km |
| Coordinates | -31.235, -178.975 |
| Time | Oct 10, 20:35 UTC |
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| USGS event ID | us6000u1gm |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 90 km | Oct 10, 14:18 UTC | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| M4.7 | 200 km | Oct 6, 22:12 UTC | Kermadec Islands, New Zealand |
| M4.5 | 219 km | Oct 6, 13:26 UTC | Kermadec Islands region |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.