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M4.5 Depth: 40.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Kermadec Islands region

UTC time: 2025-01-09 11:18:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Kermadec Islands region on January 9, 2025 at 11:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 40 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-09 11:18:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-28.33770, -177.25650

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 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: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 236 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 239 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Monowai
    Distance: 273 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -132 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·New Zealand
  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 276 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 350 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand

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