Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 64.3 km
- Source
- USGS
60 km N of Te Anau, New Zealand
M4.2 Earthquake near 60 km N of Te Anau, New Zealand
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About this earthquake
On February 28, 2025 at 14:59 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near 60 km N of Te Anau, New Zealand. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 64 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
f3f2918f8e87155863b231e184c6838aa63ce3c9
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
64.3 km
UTC time
2025-02-28 14:59:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-44.87800,
167.58220
Depth profile
Shallow
64.3 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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