A magnitude 5.6 earthquake was recorded near Kermadec Islands region on Aug 13, 2026, 4:11:45 PM (2026-08-13T16:11:45.826Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.0 km with coordinates -28.6742, -176.3124.
Moderate — widely felt, limited damage likely. This was a magnitude 5.6 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: 845 km S of Nukuʻalofa, Tonga.
The epicentre was located at -28.6742 latitude and -176.3124 longitude near Kermadec Islands region. The earthquake was shallow at 10.0 km depth.
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