Back to map
M4.8 Depth: 35.8 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Kermadec Islands region

UTC time: 2025-01-21 18:42:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Kermadec Islands region on January 21, 2025 at 18:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 36 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
35.8 km
UTC time
2025-01-21 18:42:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-31.43040, -178.02070

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.8 km
Shallow
35.8 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: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Wright
    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: -900 m ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 142 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 240 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
586
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share