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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Kermadec Islands region

UTC time: 2025-01-22 19:30:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 22, 2025 at 19:30 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Kermadec Islands region. With a focal depth of about 10 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 event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-22 19:30:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-27.77650, -176.43040

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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

  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand
  • Monowai
    Distance: 223 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -132 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 335 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 336 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Kermadec Arc at 24.8°S
    Distance: 336 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -385 m ·Tonga
  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 370 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand

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