south of the Kermadec Islands

2026-04-05 17:19:51 UTC (3 days ago)

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Earthquake Details

Magnitude

5.2 mb

Depth

10.0 km

Shallow

Location

-32.0921°N
-178.0867°E

Technical Information

Event ID

us6000smww

Event Type

earthquake

Status

✓ Reviewed

Significance

416

Stations Used

Azimuthal Gap

69.0°

Min Station Distance

2.841°

RMS Residual

0.74 sec

Last Updated

2026-04-05 18:04:41 UTC

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Magnitude 5.2 earthquakes are moderate and may cause light damage.

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