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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION

UTC time: 2025-06-26 13:48:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION on June 26, 2025 at 13:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-26 13:48:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.78990, -176.60530
Temperature
19.5°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

  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 186 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 205 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 205 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 273 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Wright
    Distance: 336 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: -900 m ·New Zealand

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