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M4.4 Depth: 243.8 km

M4.4 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2025-09-17 13:12:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. on September 17, 2025 at 13:12 UTC. At around 244 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
243.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-17 13:12:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-36.92500, 177.18810
Temperature
14.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 243.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 243.8 km
Intermediate
243.8 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

  • Whakaari/White Island
    Distance: 66 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
  • Clark
    Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -860 m ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 92 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand
  • Tangaroa
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 125 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand

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