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M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near south of the Kermadec Islands

UTC time: 2025-02-27 17:38:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near south of the Kermadec Islands on February 27, 2025 at 17:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-27 17:38:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-32.91170, -178.54740

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

  • Wright
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: -900 m ·New Zealand
  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 209 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 263 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 300 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 320 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 409 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand

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