Earthquake KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION (5.6 mw) (2024-10-17 05:56:38 UTC)
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck on KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION, at 2024-10-17 05:56:38 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mw and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION
Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake
Very Strong Earthquake
Action
Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.
Magnitudo (mw)
5.6
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20241017_0000075
Nearest Places
- Pūtoto Seamount / 131.21 km
- Rakahore Seamount / 160.24 km
- Hinetāpeka Seamount / 173.48 km
- Hinepuia Seamounts / 192.9 km
- Nugent Island / 210.77 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
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PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.4
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Depth: 9.81 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 9.81 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.5
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Time:
Depth: 0.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 0.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.5
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Depth: 52.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 52.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.9
STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR
Time:
Depth: 28.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 28.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
4.9
Kermadec Islands region
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)