Earthquake report · M 4.5

M4.5 earthquake · Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

USGS · updated Oct 18, 2026, 12:59 UTC

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded on Oct 19, 2026, 1:42 AM (GMT+13) Kermadec Islands, New Zealand at a depth of 10 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -30.13°, -177.38° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.5
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 19, 2026, 1:42 AM (GMT+13)
UTC time: 2026-10-18 12:42
Coordinates: -30.127, -177.384

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M 4.5 - Kermadec Islands, New ZealandOct 18, 2026, 12:59 UTC

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