M4.8 earthquake — south of the Kermadec Islands
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred south of the Kermadec Islands on Jul 21, 2026 at 00:06 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 35 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -33.047, -178.372 |
| Time | Jul 21, 00:06 UTC |
| Location | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| USGS event ID | us6000tg3e |
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 | 217 km | Aug 5, 07:43 UTC | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| M4.1 | 233 km | Jul 31, 08:37 UTC | Kermadec Islands region |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.