M4.4 earthquake — south of the Kermadec Islands
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred south of the Kermadec Islands on Oct 10, 2026 at 14:18 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 | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 94.2 km |
| Coordinates | -32.005, -179.267 |
| Time | Oct 10, 14:18 UTC |
| Location | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| USGS event ID | us6000u1fz |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 90 km | Oct 10, 20:35 UTC | Kermadec Islands region |
| M4.5 | 226 km | Oct 6, 13:26 UTC | Kermadec Islands region |
| M4.7 | 285 km | Oct 6, 22:12 UTC | Kermadec Islands, New Zealand |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.