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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION

UTC time: 2025-05-31 16:14:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION on May 31, 2025 at 16:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-31 16:14:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.13710, -178.17570
Temperature
20.1°C

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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

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    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 217 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 232 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Monowai
    Distance: 269 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -132 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·New Zealand
  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 270 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 338 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand

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