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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near South of Kermadec Islands

UTC time: 2025-10-15 06:51:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near South of Kermadec Islands on October 15, 2025 at 06:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-15 06:51:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
-34.11000, -178.71000
Temperature
16.6°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

  • Wright
    Distance: 255 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: -900 m ·New Zealand
  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 338 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 397 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 434 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 453 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand

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