M5.7 Earthquake near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
About this earthquake
A magnitude M5.7 earthquake was recorded near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand on July 15, 2025 at 09:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 31 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.
The event was recorded by NNSN.
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Depth profile
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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Nearby population centers
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
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Volcanoes nearby
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Macauley
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Curtis Island
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Giggenbach
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Raoul Island
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Havre Seamount
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Wright
Subsequent earthquakes nearby
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