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M4.7 Depth: 74.2 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

UTC time: 2025-01-03 15:56:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand on January 3, 2025 at 15:56 UTC. At around 74 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
74.2 km
UTC time
2025-01-03 15:56:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-30.00770, -177.77720

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 74.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 74.2 km
Intermediate
74.2 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

  • Macauley
    Distance: 71 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Wright
    Distance: 245 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: -900 m ·New Zealand

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