A magnitude 4.9 earthquake has struck the Kermadec Islands Region at a depth of 37.6 km ( 23.4 miles), the quake hit at 11:23:31 UTC Saturday 6th August 2011.
The epicenter was 113 km (70 miles) NNW of L'Esperance Rock, Kermadec Islands
No Tsunami Warning Issued - No damage or injuries reported at this time