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M5.6 Earthquake
◍ Kermadec Islands region · · updated 8/13/2026, 6:19:17 PM
Severity score
67/100
Confidence
High
Why this matters
Aftershock sequence may follow a mainshock of this size.
Key stats
Magnitude
5.6
Depth
10 km
Severity over time
Timeline
- M5.6 recorded8/13/2026, 4:11:45 PMKermadec Islands region
Sources & attribution
ScientificUSGS Earthquake Hazardsupdated 8/13/2026, 6:19:17 PM
⚠This is an informational severity score, not an official warning. Follow guidance from NWS/NOAA, FEMA (ready.gov), and local emergency management.