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M4.5 Depth: 68.3 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

UTC time: 2025-01-20 07:15:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand on January 20, 2025 at 07:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 68 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
68.3 km
UTC time
2025-01-20 07:15:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-29.79290, -177.37530

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 68.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 68.3 km
Shallow
68.3 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

  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 116 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 214 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Wright
    Distance: 286 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: -900 m ·New Zealand

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