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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Kermadec Islands region

UTC time: 2025-01-15 16:59:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 15, 2025 at 16:59 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Kermadec Islands region. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-15 16:59:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-31.08800, -177.86160

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 114 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Wright
    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: -900 m ·New Zealand
  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 202 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand

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