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M4.6 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near south of the Kermadec Islands

UTC time: 2025-01-12 09:15:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near south of the Kermadec Islands on January 12, 2025 at 09:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 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
M4.6
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-12 09:15:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-32.80810, -178.42740

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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: 128 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: -900 m ·New Zealand
  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 200 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 252 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 289 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 309 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 396 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand

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