M5.5 Depth: 313.1 km

M5.5 Earthquake near Kermadec Islands region

UTC time: 2025-10-30 08:52:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 30, 2025 at 08:52 UTC, a magnitude M5.5 earthquake occurred near Kermadec Islands region. At roughly 313 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M5.5

Depth

313.1 km

UTC time

2025-10-30 08:52:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

—

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-27.35030, -178.44020

Temperature

23.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Deep

313.1 km

Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Nuku'alofa764.9 kmNE22'400

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Volcanoes nearby

Monowai

Distance: 205 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -132 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·New Zealand
Raoul Island

Distance: 219 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand
Giggenbach

Distance: 300 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
Kermadec Arc at 24.8°S

Distance: 317 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -385 m ·Tonga
Macauley

Distance: 318 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
Curtis Island

Distance: 355 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours2

First 24 hours2

First 72 hours2

Strongest subsequent eventM5.1

M5.12025-10-30 08:52:08 UTC40.5 kmKermadec Islands region M5.12025-10-30 08:52:10 UTC22.3 kmEvent of magnitude 5.1, near of Auckland (Monde)

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#10

Earlier events M≥426

Earlier events M≥513

Compared since2025-01-06

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.52025-04-13 20:03:22 UTC147.4 kmsouth of the Fiji Islands M6.22025-05-31 22:26:23 UTC65.1 kmKermadec Islands region M6.22025-05-31 22:26:22 UTC65.1 kmKERMADEC ISLANDS REGION M6.12025-05-31 14:28:51 UTC67.1 kmKermadec Islands region M6.12025-05-31 14:28:49 UTC67.1 kmKERMADEC ISLANDS REGION

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

603

Country (24h)

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