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M4.5 Depth: 27.4 km

M4.5 Earthquake near KERMADEC ISLANDS, NEW ZEALAND

UTC time: 2025-06-05 17:53:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near KERMADEC ISLANDS, NEW ZEALAND on June 5, 2025 at 17:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 27 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
27.4 km
UTC time
2025-06-05 17:53:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.14480, -177.89500
Temperature
22.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27.4 km
Shallow
27.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Macauley
    Distance: 56 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand
  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Wright
    Distance: 226 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: -900 m ·New Zealand

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