A magnitude 5.9 earthquake was recorded near Kermadec Islands region on Jul 29, 2026, 10:27:57 PM (2026-07-29T22:27:57.385Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.0 km with coordinates -28.4111, -176.6489.
Moderate — widely felt, limited damage likely. This was a magnitude 5.9 earthquake — classed as moderate. Magnitude 5.0–5.9 earthquakes can damage poorly built buildings near the epicentre and are felt over a wide area.
At 10.0 km this is a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes release their energy close to the surface, so shaking is usually stronger and more damaging than a deeper quake of the same magnitude — but it is felt over a smaller area.
Nearest major city: 822 km S of Nukuʻalofa, Tonga.
The epicentre was located at -28.4111 latitude and -176.6489 longitude near Kermadec Islands region. The earthquake was shallow at 10.0 km depth.
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