M5.0 intermediate-depth earthquake — SOUTH OF KERMADEC ISLANDS

Date/Time (UTC): Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:07:50 GMT

Magnitude: 5.0 — moderate — can cause significant damage in populated areas

Depth: 57 km (intermediate-depth)

Coordinates: -33.4712°N, -177.5139°E

Data source: European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) — Global / Europe

Intermediate-depth earthquakes (30–100km) are felt over a wider area but with less intensity at the surface compared to shallow events.

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Source URL: https://quakenear.me/earthquake/emsc_20260318_0000317