Category KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION

Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Depth 10 km Strikes Kermadec Islands Region on 21st July 2026

Cross-section of subduction zone with oceanic and continental crust, glowing faults, and labeled tectonic plates

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands region on 21st July 2026 at 12:14 UTC, according to preliminary seismic data. The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km, which is typical for tectonic activity along the Kermadec–Tonga…