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M4.9 Depth: 202.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

UTC time: 2025-05-28 21:15:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand on May 28, 2025 at 21:15 UTC. At around 202 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
202.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-28 21:15:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-29.46000, -178.55000
Temperature
22.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 202 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 202 km
Intermediate
202 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

  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 66 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 84 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 186 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Wright
    Distance: 273 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: -900 m ·New Zealand

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Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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