M5.5 Earthquake Strikes Kermadec Islands Region, No Tsunami Threat

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred at 23:18 UTC on 2026-09-18 in the Kermadec Islands region, at a depth of 94 km. No damage or tsunami threat is reported. This is a routine seismic event in a tectonically active area, with no immediate market or geopolitical implications.