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M4.9 Depth: 73.7 km

M4.9 Earthquake near KERMADEC ISLANDS, NEW ZEALAND

UTC time: 2026-04-25 23:35:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near KERMADEC ISLANDS, NEW ZEALAND on April 25, 2026 at 23:35 UTC. At around 74 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
73.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-25 23:35:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.29350, -177.87160
Temperature
20.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 73.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 73.7 km
Intermediate
73.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Macauley
    Distance: 59 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand
  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Wright
    Distance: 213 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: -900 m ·New Zealand

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