M5.0 earthquake: Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand on September 24, 2026. It was recorded at 10:22 PM UTC at a depth of 49 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.0
mb · Moderate
Depth
49 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
10:22:59 PM
September 24, 2026
Source
USGS
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 1,880 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M8.1 earthquake on March 4, 2021.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the September 24, 2026 earthquake near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand?
The earthquake occurred near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand at 29.446° S, 177.666° W, at a depth of 49 km.
How strong was the earthquake near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 5.0 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.