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M4.8 Depth: 14.7 km

M4.8 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2025-07-28 01:07:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. on July 28, 2025 at 01:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
14.7 km
UTC time
2025-07-28 01:07:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.01080, 178.74370
Temperature
13.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.7 km
Shallow
14.7 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

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  • Okataina
    Distance: 196 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Tangaroa
    Distance: 198 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
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    Distance: 213 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
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