M4.5 earthquake — south of the Kermadec Islands
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred south of the Kermadec Islands on Sep 28, 2026 at 20:15 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 146 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 146.0 km |
| Coordinates | -32.035, -179.417 |
| Time | Sep 28, 20:15 UTC |
| Location | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| USGS event ID | us6000tzr3 |
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.
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.