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Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes south of the Kermadec Islands

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes south of the Kermadec Islands
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Magnitude6.3
Locationsouth of the Kermadec Islands
Depth226.084 km
Time (UTC)Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:43:27 GMT
Coordinates-33.806, 179.473
Felt reports9
PAGER alertGREEN

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck south of the Kermadec Islands on Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:43:27 GMT, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake was recorded at a depth of about 226.084 kilometers, near -33.81, 179.47.

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

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