M4.90 Earthquake – Kermadec Islands region

21 August 2026, 12:19 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 4.90 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands region on 21 August 2026, 12:19 UTC, at a depth of 69.8 km. This was a light earthquake usually felt by people nearby.

Magnitude
4.90 (mb)
Location
Kermadec Islands region
Date & time
21 August 2026, 12:19 UTC
Coordinates
-31.9377, -178.7122
Depth
69.84 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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