M4.50 Earthquake – Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

18 October 2026, 12:42 UTC · 2 hours ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 4.50 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands, New Zealand on 18 October 2026, 12:42 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a light earthquake usually felt by people nearby.

Magnitude
4.50 (mb)
Location
Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
Date & time
18 October 2026, 12:42 UTC
Coordinates
-30.1265, -177.3838
Depth
10.00 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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