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M5.1 Depth: 357.0 km

M5.1 Earthquake near Kermadec Islands region

UTC time: 2025-10-30 08:52:08 UTC Local time: —
M5.1 earthquake near Kermadec Islands region on Oct 30, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.1 Earthquake near Kermadec Islands region · 2025-10-30 08:52:08 UTC

About this earthquake

On October 30, 2025 at 08:52 UTC, a magnitude M5.1 earthquake occurred near Kermadec Islands region. The deep hypocenter at about 357 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M5.1
Depth
357.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-30 08:52:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
-27.36000, -178.03000
Temperature
23.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 357 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 357 km
Deep
357 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'alofa749.0 kmNE22'400

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Monowai
    Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -132 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·New Zealand
  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 213 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand
  • Kermadec Arc at 24.8°S
    Distance: 302 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -385 m ·Tonga
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 305 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 320 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 358 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#14
Earlier events M≥432
Earlier events M≥517
Compared since2025-01-06

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

Strongest earlier events

M6.22025-05-31 22:26:23 UTC53.3 kmKermadec Islands region M6.22025-05-31 22:26:22 UTC53.4 kmKERMADEC ISLANDS REGION M6.12025-05-31 14:28:51 UTC42.5 kmKermadec Islands region M6.12025-05-31 14:28:49 UTC42.5 kmKERMADEC ISLANDS REGION M6.02025-05-31 22:26:22 UTC51.3 kmKermadec Islands Region

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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