M5.00 Earthquake – Kermadec Islands region
8 August 2026, 03:59 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 5.00 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands region on 8 August 2026, 03:59 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.
- Magnitude
- 5.00 (mb)
- Location
- Kermadec Islands region
- Date & time
- 8 August 2026, 03:59 UTC
- Coordinates
- -28.4766, -176.5487
- Depth
- 10.00 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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