M4.7 earthquake — south of the Kermadec Islands
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred south of the Kermadec Islands on Jul 19, 2026 at 01:40 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 82 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 | 81.6 km |
| Coordinates | -33.302, -179.267 |
| Time | Jul 19, 01:40 UTC |
| Location | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| USGS event ID | us7000t31x |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M6.3 | 130 km | Aug 5, 07:43 UTC | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| M5.2 | 251 km | Jul 30, 17:48 UTC | Kermadec Islands region |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.