Magnitude 6.1 (initially 6.5) – South of Kermadec Islands

Strong earthquake magnitude 6.1, initially recorded as 6.5 hit south of Kermadec islands, 106 km (65 miles) S of L’Esperance Rock, Kermadec Islands, 359 km (223 miles) SSW of Raoul Island, Kermadec Islands and 762 km (473 miles) NE of Auckland, New Zealand (32.389°S, 178.902°W) according to USGS. The epicenter was at depth of 40 km (24.9 miles).

There are no reports of any damage or cassualties .