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M4.5 Depth: 37.5 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 1 km NE of Tiniroto, New Zealand (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2025-07-18 11:00:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2025 at 11:00 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 1 km NE of Tiniroto, New Zealand (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 37 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. New Zealand: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
37.5 km
UTC time
2025-07-18 11:00:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
City
Gisborne
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-38.75910, 177.57570
Temperature
7.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37.5 km
Shallow
37.5 km
37.5 km — shallower than the regional average (70 km)
Regional average: 70 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

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    Distance: 115 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Whakaari/White Island
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  • Tongariro
    Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 201 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand

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