Wednesday 15 May 2024, 14:15: earthquake at South Of Kermadec Islands

Earthquakes with magnitude 4.1 felt at 14:15 on 15 May 2024.
Place: South Of Kermadec Islands.

On Wednesday 15 May 2024 at 14:15 an earthquake of magnitude 4.1 and depth 258.2 km was recorded in South Of Kermadec Islands. Further info on the EMSC webpage by clicking here.
Based on the depth of the hypocenter, earthquakes are classified into superficial (hypocenter between 0 e 70 and deep), intermediate (Hypocenter between 70 and 300 km deep) and deep (hypocenter between 300 and 720 km deep). The earthquake that occurred at 14:15 on 15 May 2024 with epicenter South Of Kermadec Islands, having a depth of 258.2 km is therefore classified as intermediate.
Being of magnitude 4.1, therefore between 4 and 5, this earthquake is classified as "light". This type of earthquake generates noticeable oscillations for interior items, but structural damage to buildings is rare.

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Epicenter map of the earthquake that occurred on 15 May 2024, at 14:15, Magnitude = 4.1.