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M4.7 Depth: 131.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

UTC time: 2025-05-21 06:34:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2025 at 06:34 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 131 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
131.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-21 06:34:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-30.63380, -178.76720
Temperature
19.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 131 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 131 km
Intermediate
131 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

  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 23 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 55 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 56 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Wright
    Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: -900 m ·New Zealand
  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 172 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand

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