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M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION

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

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

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-23 03:54:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-27.45410, -176.27720
Temperature
23.3°C

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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

  • 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

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