M4.7 Depth: 114.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near KERMADEC ISLANDS, NEW ZEALAND

UTC time: 2025-05-21 06:34:11 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near KERMADEC ISLANDS, NEW ZEALAND on May 21, 2025 at 06:34 UTC. At around 114 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
114.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-21 06:34:11 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.73020, -178.75320
Temperature
19.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 114 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 114 km
Intermediate
114 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

  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 28 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 47 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 64 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Wright
    Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: -900 m ·New Zealand
  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 181 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand

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