Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes near Kermadec Islands (New Zealand)
The quake was recorded at a depth of 35 km, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake was recorded on August 30, 2026 at 06:02 AM (Brasília time) near Kermadec Islands (New Zealand), according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred at a depth of roughly 35 km.
What this magnitude means
Earthquakes in this range are moderate and rarely cause severe structural damage, but are widely felt.
What to expect in the coming days
After a main shock, aftershocks — smaller quakes in the same region — are expected over the following days and weeks, with frequency decreasing over time, a well-established pattern in seismology.
With data from the USGS (United States Geological Survey).
Source: USGS
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