A magnitude 5.8 earthquake was recorded near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand on Aug 30, 2026, 9:02:09 AM (2026-08-30T09:02:09.229Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 35.0 km with coordinates -30.1462, -177.8882.
Moderate — widely felt, limited damage likely. This was a magnitude 5.8 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 35.0 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: 1,009 km NE of Auckland, New Zealand.
The epicentre was located at -30.1462 latitude and -177.8882 longitude near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand. The earthquake was shallow at 35.0 km depth.
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