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Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands region

Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands region
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Magnitude5.5
LocationKermadec Islands region
Depth94.054 km
Time (UTC)Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:18:28 GMT
Coordinates-27.858, -177.229
PAGER alertGREEN

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands region on Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:18:28 GMT, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake was recorded at a depth of about 94.054 kilometers, near -27.86, -177.23.

Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program · Written by Nova's AI from primary data. Verify critical details against the source.

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