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M4.3 Depth: 461.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near SOUTH OF KERMADEC ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-10-06 06:57:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 6, 2025 at 06:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near SOUTH OF KERMADEC ISLANDS. At roughly 461 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
461.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-06 06:57:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.18240, 179.81120
Temperature
16.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 461 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 461 km
Deep
461 km
Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Brothers
    Distance: 307 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -1'350 m ·New Zealand
  • Healy
    Distance: 323 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -980 m ·Last eruption: 1360 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble II West
    Distance: 372 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -1'200 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble III
    Distance: 415 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 465 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 468 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
611
Country (24h)
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