M4.4 Depth: 129.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

UTC time: 2025-02-10 20:59:42 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand on February 10, 2025 at 20:59 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 129 km. 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
M4.4
Depth
129.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-10 20:59:42 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-30.79810, -178.57760

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 129 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 129 km
Intermediate
129 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 28 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 54 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 66 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Wright
    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: -900 m ·New Zealand
  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 181 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand

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