M5.5 earthquake — Kermadec Islands region
A moderate magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred Kermadec Islands region on Sep 18, 2026 at 23:18 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 94 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 | M5.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 94.1 km |
| Coordinates | -27.858, -177.229 |
| Time | Sep 18, 23:18 UTC |
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| USGS event ID | us7000tigd |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 264 km | Sep 16, 20:03 UTC | Kermadec Islands, New Zealand |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.