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M4.6 Depth: 37.2 km

M4.6 Earthquake near KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION

UTC time: 2025-06-02 18:29:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 2, 2025 at 18:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 37 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
37.2 km
UTC time
2025-06-02 18:29:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.19240, -178.54180
Temperature
18.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37.2 km
Shallow
37.2 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

  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 48 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Wright
    Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: -900 m ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 109 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 222 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand

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Country (24h)
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