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M4.3 Depth: 160.8 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 73 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2025-05-30 04:22:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near 73 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand (New Zealand) on May 30, 2025 at 04:22 UTC. At around 161 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. New Zealand: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
160.8 km
UTC time
2025-05-30 04:22:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
City
Bay of Plenty
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-37.29930, 177.04790
Temperature
16.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 160.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 160.8 km
Intermediate
160.8 km
160.8 km — deeper than the regional average (69.9 km)
Regional average: 69.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 27 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
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  • Okataina
    Distance: 107 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Clark
    Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -860 m ·New Zealand
  • Tangaroa
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