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M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Kermadec Islands region

UTC time: 2025-01-09 20:10:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Kermadec Islands region on January 9, 2025 at 20:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-09 20:10:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-28.62620, -176.34310

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 271 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 278 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 302 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Monowai
    Distance: 316 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -132 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·New Zealand
  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 376 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand

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