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M4.7 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

UTC time: 2025-09-29 01:33:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 29, 2025 at 01:33 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M4.7
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-29 01:33:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-30.60030, -177.98760
Temperature
17.6°C

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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

  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 55 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 64 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 94 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand
  • Wright
    Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: -900 m ·New Zealand

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