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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Kermadec Islands region

UTC time: 2025-03-13 22:52:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 13, 2025 at 22:52 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Kermadec Islands region. 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-03-13 22:52:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-31.91730, -178.78970

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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: 38 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: -900 m ·New Zealand
  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 192 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 209 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 306 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand

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