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M5.5 Earthquake
◍ Kermadec Islands region · · updated 9/19/2026, 3:15:10 AM
Severity score
65/100
Confidence
High
Why this matters
Aftershock sequence may follow a mainshock of this size.
Key stats
Magnitude
5.5
Depth
94 km
Severity over time
Timeline
- M5.5 recorded9/18/2026, 11:18:28 PMKermadec Islands region
Sources & attribution
ScientificUSGS Earthquake Hazardsupdated 9/19/2026, 3:15:10 AM
⚠This is an informational severity score, not an official warning. Follow guidance from NWS/NOAA, FEMA (ready.gov), and local emergency management.