Kermadec Islands, New Zealand — A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck in the South Pacific south of the Kermadec Islands early Saturday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reports.

What happened:

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck south of the Kermadec Islands in the remote South Pacific, northeast of New Zealand's North Island. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the quake at 7:17 a.m. Central Time on Saturday, November 14, at a depth of about 12 kilometers, or roughly 7 miles, below the surface.

Impacts:

The quake struck in the open ocean, well away from any coastline, and the Geological Survey has issued no tsunami warning. No damage has been reported, and no shaking reports have been filed with the survey so far.

What to do:

If you feel shaking, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table, and hold on until the shaking stops.

Stay away from windows and anything that could fall.

Check for gas leaks, broken glass, and other hazards before going back inside.

Be ready for aftershocks, which can follow in the hours after a quake.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 14, 2026.