M6.30 Earthquake – south of the Kermadec Islands
5 August 2026, 07:43 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 6.30 earthquake struck south of the Kermadec Islands on 5 August 2026, 07:43 UTC, at a depth of 226.1 km. This was a strong earthquake that can cause damage near the epicentre.
- Magnitude
- 6.30 (mww)
- Location
- south of the Kermadec Islands
- Date & time
- 5 August 2026, 07:43 UTC
- Coordinates
- -33.8063, 179.4727
- Depth
- 226.08 km
- Felt reports
- 14 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
- PAGER alert
- Green
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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