M4.5 Depth: 255.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near SOUTH OF KERMADEC ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-11-15 02:58:06 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH OF KERMADEC ISLANDS on November 15, 2025 at 02:58 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 255 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
255.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-15 02:58:06 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-34.66010, 179.46640
Temperature
19.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 255 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 255 km
Intermediate
255 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Rumble III
    Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 201 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 208 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand

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