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M4.5 Depth: 253.7 km

M4.5 Earthquake near south of the Kermadec Islands

UTC time: 2025-02-20 22:39:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near south of the Kermadec Islands on February 20, 2025 at 22:39 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 254 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
253.7 km
UTC time
2025-02-20 22:39:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-32.30010, 179.98120

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 253.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 253.7 km
Intermediate
253.7 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

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  • Healy
    Distance: 315 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -980 m ·Last eruption: 1360 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble II West
    Distance: 365 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -1'200 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble III
    Distance: 407 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 458 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 461 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand

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