M4.7 Earthquake south of the Kermadec Islands — June 26, 2023
2023-06-26 19:15:55 UTC (2023-06-26) · approx. 7:15 AM UTC-12 local
On June 26, 2023 at 19:15 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 intermediate depth earthquake struck south of the Kermadec Islands, at a depth of 88.3 km and coordinates -33.5492°, -179.8674°. This earthquake was detected by 23 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-179.8674°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake south of the Kermadec Islands?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck south of the Kermadec Islands on June 26, 2023 at 19:15 UTC had a depth of 88.3 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -33.5492°, -179.8674°, which is south of the Kermadec Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Actions
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000kna9). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, June 26, 2023). M4.7 Earthquake south of the Kermadec Islands — June 26, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000kna9/