5.4

south of the Kermadec Islands

2026-04-05 17:20:47 UTC (1 days ago)

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Earthquake Details

Magnitude
5.4 mww
Depth
11.0 km
Shallow
Location
-32.0691°N
-177.9594°E
Intensity (MMI)
5.7
Strong

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000smwq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
449
Stations Used
44
Azimuthal Gap
127.0°
Min Station Distance
2.815°
RMS Residual
1.05 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-06 18:08:05 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 5.4 earthquakes are moderate and may cause light damage.

Shallow depth (11.0 km): Shallow earthquakes often cause more damage at the surface.

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