M4.7 Earthquake near KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION

UTC time: 2025-12-23 03:54:56 UTC Local time: —

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Magnitude

M4.7

Depth: 10.0 km
Source: EMSC

KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION

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About this earthquake

On December 23, 2025 at 03:54 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION. 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 EMSC.

Details

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Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-23 03:54:56 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

-27.45410, -176.27720

Temperature

23.3°C

Depth profile

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

Monowai

Distance: 196 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -132 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·New Zealand
Raoul Island

Distance: 258 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand
Kermadec Arc at 24.8°S

Distance: 304 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -385 m ·Tonga
Giggenbach

Distance: 372 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
Macauley

Distance: 374 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
Curtis Island

Distance: 409 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand

No unambiguous area assignment

Context for this earthquake

This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.

Earthquake overview

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

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Country (24h)

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