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M4.6 Depth: 70.3 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Kermadec Islands region

UTC time: 2025-03-04 11:18:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Kermadec Islands region on March 4, 2025 at 11:18 UTC. At around 70 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
70.3 km
UTC time
2025-03-04 11:18:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-31.56000, -178.63850

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70.3 km
Intermediate
70.3 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

  • Wright
    Distance: 61 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: -900 m ·New Zealand
  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 151 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 264 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand

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