Observed earthquake
2021 Kermadec Islands, New Zealand Earthquake
Recent observationReported by 1 agency. Every solution below is that agency's own measurement, stored unaltered.
Magnitude
8.1mww
Depth
29 km
shallow
Origin time
2021-03-04 19:28:33 UTC
5 y ago
Epicentre
29.72°S, 177.28°W
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Agency solutions
The same earthquake as measured independently by each agency. Values are never averaged or rewritten.
| Agency | Magnitude | Depth | Origin time | Epicentre | Review status | Source record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USGSUnited States Geological Survey | M8.1 mww | 29 km | 2021-03-04 19:28:33 UTC | 29.72°S, 177.28°W | Reviewed by an analyst | us7000dflf ↗ |
Source: Earthquake data courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey. · Retrieved: 2026-09-21 15:52:15 UTC
Felt reports
13 people submitted a felt report to United States Geological Survey · community intensity estimate 9.1 · instrumental intensity estimate 8.038.
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