M5.4 earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands region, no tsunami threat reported

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake occurred at 11:59 UTC on 2026-09-04 in the Kermadec Islands region, at a depth of 10 km. The event is moderate and typical for this seismically active area; no damage or tsunami warnings have been reported. It is of limited immediate significance but may be monitored for aftershocks.