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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near east of the North Island of New Zealand

UTC time: 2025-10-13 08:35:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 13, 2025 at 08:35 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near east of the North Island of New Zealand. With a focal depth of about 10 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-13 08:35:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-35.60750, -179.34760
Temperature
16.6°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

  • Wright
    Distance: 418 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: -900 m ·New Zealand

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