M4.9 earthquake — south of the Kermadec Islands
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred south of the Kermadec Islands on Nov 14, 2026 at 13:17 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 12 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 12.0 km |
| Coordinates | -33.002, -178.340 |
| Time | Nov 14, 13:17 UTC |
| Location | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| USGS event ID | us7000ty90 |
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 | 40 km | Nov 13, 22:10 UTC | south of the Kermadec Islands |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.