Earthquake Kermadec Islands, New Zealand (5.3 mww) (2025-05-19 05:48:31 UTC)
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck on Kermadec Islands, New Zealand, at 2025-05-19 05:48:31 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mww and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
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 (mww)
5.3
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us7000q040
Nearest Places
- Kermadec Trench / 32.77 km
- Haszard Islet / 109.41 km
- Macdonald Rock / 109.7 km
- Mount Haszard / 109.86 km
- Macauley Island / 110.73 km
Comment
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)