| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -32.496, -177.796 |
| UTC time | 2025-01-11 20:21:15.676 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 11, 2025 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Kermadec Islands on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 20:21 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Gisborne, about 783.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.796 and latitude -32.496.
| Location | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| Country | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2025-01-11
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Gisborne | 783.6 km |
| Tauranga | 797.2 km |
| Whangarei | 810.3 km |
| Rotorua | 828.7 km |
| Auckland | 835.5 km |
| Manukau | 835.8 km |
| Papatoetoe | 837.2 km |
| Hamilton | 861.7 km |
| Napier City | 912.7 km |
| Hastings | 929.2 km |
| New Plymouth | 1034.9 km |
| Whanganui | 1047.2 km |
Nearby earthquakes
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