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M4.5 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near south of the Kermadec Islands

UTC time: 2025-01-12 11:33:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near south of the Kermadec Islands on January 12, 2025 at 11:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-12 11:33:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-32.76190, -178.45080

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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: 122 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: -900 m ·New Zealand
  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 195 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 247 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 284 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 304 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 392 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand

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Country (24h)
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