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M 5.1 earthquake - Kermadec Islands region

Reported by USGS M2.5+ Earthquakes, Past Day

USGS reported a magnitude 5.1 earthquake in the Kermadec Islands region at 10 km depth, at coordinates -31.2244, -177.7236. The USGS tsunami flag was 0 and its significance score was 400.

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  • Affected location: Kermadec Islands region
  • Magnitude 5.1
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The report provides the earthquake’s magnitude, depth, location, and tsunami flag, but gives no impact details.

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
6/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
3/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Urgency
3/10

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