| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -30.721, -177.937 |
| UTC time | 2025-01-31 15:58:07.004 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 31, 2025 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Friday, January 31, 2025 at 15:58 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 910.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.937 and latitude -30.721.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2025-01-31
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 910.7 km |
| Tauranga | 946.0 km |
| Gisborne | 957.7 km |
| Auckland | 959.2 km |
| Manukau | 962.9 km |
| Papatoetoe | 963.5 km |
| Rotorua | 982.9 km |
| Hamilton | 1002.9 km |
| Napier City | 1082.7 km |
| Hastings | 1099.6 km |
| New Plymouth | 1179.5 km |
| Whanganui | 1206.2 km |
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
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