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M4.9 Depth: 31.7 km

M4.9 Earthquake near south of the Kermadec Islands

UTC time: 2025-01-19 00:59:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near south of the Kermadec Islands on January 19, 2025 at 00:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 32 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
31.7 km
UTC time
2025-01-19 00:59:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-33.77990, -179.41020

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31.7 km
Shallow
31.7 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

  • Wright
    Distance: 216 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: -900 m ·New Zealand
  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 302 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 369 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 407 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 421 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand

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