5.5

south of the Kermadec Islands

2026-04-05 13:22:15 UTC (4 hours ago)

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Earthquake Details

Magnitude
5.5 mww
Depth
10.0 km
Shallow
Location
-32.0412°N
-177.8645°E
Intensity (MMI)
6.0
Strong

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000smui
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
465
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
158.0°
Min Station Distance
2.788°
RMS Residual
1.05 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-05 15:51:00 UTC

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Magnitude 5.5 earthquakes are moderate and may cause light damage.

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