M4.9 Depth: 111.6 km

M4.9 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2025-08-11 12:20:34 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. on August 11, 2025 at 12:20 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 112 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
M4.9
Depth
111.6 km
UTC time
2025-08-11 12:20:34 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-36.69370, 178.40420
Temperature
12.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 111.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 111.6 km
Intermediate
111.6 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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