A magnitude 4.9 earthquake has struck South of the Kermadec Islands at a depth of 42.9 km (26.7 miles), the quake hit at 11:59:05 UTC Sunday 1st January 2012The epicenter was 271 km (168 miles) South of L'Esperance Rock, Kermadec Islands
No Tsunami Warning Issued - No Reports of Injuries or Damage at this time
