A 6.3 magnitude quake occurred near the Kermadec Islands on Wednesday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which hit the area at 07:43 UTC (19:43 local time), was centered south of the Kermadec Islands. It occurred at a depth of 217 km.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form. 14 people have submitted responses through the agency’s online form, indicating they experienced weak shaking. Residents reported feeling the quake in multiple cities, including Wellington, Napier and Whakatane according to the USGS DYFI report.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

Structure information summary

There are likely to be no affected structures in this region.

Area struck by 6.8 quake in 1984
Ōpōtiki District has experience significant earthquakes in the past. A magnitude 6.8 tremor struck 93.2 miles north of Opotiki on Dec. 30, 1984, at a depth of 24.4 miles.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey