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M4.8 Depth: 102.9 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Kermadec Islands region

UTC time: 2025-03-29 21:41:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 29, 2025 at 21:41 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Kermadec Islands region. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 103 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
102.9 km
UTC time
2025-03-29 21:41:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-31.77400, -179.04640

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 102.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 102.9 km
Intermediate
102.9 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

  • Wright
    Distance: 15 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: -900 m ·New Zealand
  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 182 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 196 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 299 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand

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Country (24h)
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