Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 28.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Manawatū-Whanganui
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M4.5 Earthquake near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On December 25, 2025 at 18:16 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 28 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 EMSC. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
b7d206dcecd7038f0b80ab1bb13f82acb5f8e629
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
28.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-25 18:16:50 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-40.65830,
176.16220
Temperature
19.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
28 km
28 km — shallower than the regional average (70.9 km)
Regional average: 70.9 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
Manawatū-Whanganui
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 107 Catalogue entries
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