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M4.9 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near south of the Kermadec Islands

UTC time: 2025-01-18 04:19:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near south of the Kermadec Islands on January 18, 2025 at 04:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 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
M4.9
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-18 04:19:49 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-33.98830, -179.04150

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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: 238 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: -900 m ·New Zealand
  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 323 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 386 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 424 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 441 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand

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