Earthquake report · M 4.4

M4.4 earthquake · Kermadec Islands region

USGS · updated Oct 19, 2026, 00:00 UTC

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded on Oct 18, 2026, 11:30 PM (UTC) Kermadec Islands region at a depth of 444 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -28.36°, -179.93° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.4
Depth (km): 444
Local time: Oct 18, 2026, 11:30 PM (UTC)
UTC time: 2026-10-18 23:30
Coordinates: -28.360, -179.925

Updates

M 4.4 - Kermadec Islands regionOct 19, 2026, 00:00 UTC

Saved source report · captured Oct 22, 2026, 03:03 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.