Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 35.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
SOUTH OF KERMADEC ISLANDS
M4.6 Earthquake near SOUTH OF KERMADEC ISLANDS
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About this earthquake
On October 15, 2025 at 06:51 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near SOUTH OF KERMADEC ISLANDS. With a focal depth of about 35 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 EMSC.
Details
ID
49a3ae78eb0178efb7a23734db92af6d4240dad9
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-15 06:51:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-34.21310,
-178.70580
Temperature
16.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
35 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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