| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 45.4 km |
| Coordinates | -33.321, -179.034 |
| UTC time | 2025-02-20 04:36:50.082 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, February 20, 2025 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Kermadec Islands on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 04:36 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Gisborne, about 650.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.034 and latitude -33.321.
| Location | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| Country | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2025-02-20
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Gisborne | 650.7 km |
| Tauranga | 652.0 km |
| Whangarei | 665.5 km |
| Rotorua | 685.1 km |
| Auckland | 687.8 km |
| Manukau | 688.2 km |
| Papatoetoe | 689.5 km |
| Hamilton | 715.0 km |
| Napier City | 776.9 km |
| Hastings | 793.7 km |
| New Plymouth | 889.1 km |
| Whanganui | 905.7 km |
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
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