5.5
Strong

M 5.5 earthquake

Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

Location
Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
Magnitude
5.5
Depth
29.00 km
Time
30/08/2026, 09:02:09
3 weeks ago
Coordinates
-30.1683, -177.8842

Live updates

What has changed since this earthquake happened.

  1. Magnitude revised from M 5.8 to M 5.5 by USGS

    USGS revised this solution, changing the magnitude from M 5.8 to M 5.5, depth from 35.0 km to 29.0 km and epicentre from -30.146, -177.888 to -30.168, -177.884 (moved 2.5 km S).

    Magnitude
    M 5.8M 5.5
    Depth
    35.0 km29.0 km
    Epicentre
    -30.146, -177.888-30.168, -177.884(moved 2.5 km S)
  2. M 5.5 earthquake recorded near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

    A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand at 29 km depth (-30.168, -177.884), reported by USGS.

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