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M5.8 Earthquake
◍ Kermadec Islands, New Zealand · · updated 8/30/2026, 11:10:41 AM
Severity score
70/100
Confidence
High
Why this matters
Aftershock sequence may follow a mainshock of this size.
Key stats
Magnitude
5.8
Depth
35 km
Timeline
- M5.8 recorded8/30/2026, 9:02:09 AMKermadec Islands, New Zealand
Sources & attribution
ScientificUSGS Earthquake Hazardsupdated 8/30/2026, 11:10:41 AM
⚠This is an informational severity score, not an official warning. Follow guidance from NWS/NOAA, FEMA (ready.gov), and local emergency management.