5.5

south of the Kermadec Islands

2026-03-11 07:40:13 UTC (2026-03-11)

green Alert— PAGER estimated impact level

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Earthquake Details

Magnitude
5.5 mww
Depth
11.0 km
Shallow
Location
-33.0307°N
-178.5473°E
Intensity (MMI)
5.8
Strong

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000s3kt
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
465
Stations Used
53
Azimuthal Gap
68.0°
Min Station Distance
3.811°
RMS Residual
0.68 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-01 11:42:41 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 5.5 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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