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M4.6 Depth: 45.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION

UTC time: 2025-06-27 12:33:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 27, 2025 at 12:33 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION. With a focal depth of about 45 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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
M4.6
Depth
45.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-27 12:33:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.23750, -178.59920
Temperature
19.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45 km
Shallow
45 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

  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 45 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Wright
    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: -900 m ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 115 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 228 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand

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