5.1

Kermadec Islands region

2026-04-05 17:10:41 UTC (1 days ago)

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Earthquake Details

Magnitude
5.1 mb
Depth
35.0 km
Shallow
Location
-31.9405°N
-178.5931°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000smwn
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
400
Stations Used
34
Azimuthal Gap
138.0°
Min Station Distance
2.747°
RMS Residual
0.83 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-05 17:31:42 UTC

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

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5.4
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5.2
south of the Kermadec Islands
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5.5
south of the Kermadec Islands
1 days ago · 10.0 km deep
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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4.6
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5.7
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Magnitude 5.1 earthquakes are moderate and may cause light damage.

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