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M4.9 Depth: 55.6 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

UTC time: 2026-07-25 21:39:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand on July 25, 2026 at 21:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 56 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
55.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-25 21:39:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-29.48610, -177.55950
Temperature
17.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 55.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 55.6 km
Shallow
55.6 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Kermadec Plate.
Near the boundary Kermadec ↔ Pacific · about 126 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 42 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 119 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 152 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 227 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Wright
    Distance: 305 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: -900 m ·New Zealand

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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