M4.9 earthquake strikes south of Kermadec Islands, no tsunami threat

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred at 33.002°S 178.340°W, south of the Kermadec Islands, at a depth of 12 km. The event is minor and routine for this seismically active region; no damage or tsunami warning is expected. It is notable only as a data point for seismic monitoring.

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