M4.0 Depth: 151.6 km

M4.0 Earthquake near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2025-10-23 19:06:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 23, 2025 at 19:06 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 152 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

151.6 km

UTC time

2025-10-23 19:06:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

New Zealand

City

Bay of Plenty

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-37.69630, 176.62620

Temperature

15.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

151.6 km

151.6 km — deeper than the regional average (69.9 km)

Regional average: 69.9 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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Tuhua/Mayor Island

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Taupo

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Clark

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