| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 48.9 km |
| Coordinates | -33.874, -179.599 |
| UTC time | 2025-04-16 17:35:24.677 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Kermadec Islands on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 17:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tauranga, about 571.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.599 and latitude -33.874.
| Location | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| Country | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2025-04-16
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Tauranga | 571.1 km |
| Gisborne | 573.8 km |
| Whangarei | 592.6 km |
| Rotorua | 604.4 km |
| Manukau | 609.2 km |
| Auckland | 609.4 km |
| Papatoetoe | 610.6 km |
| Hamilton | 634.4 km |
| Napier City | 698.5 km |
| Hastings | 715.4 km |
| New Plymouth | 808.3 km |
| Whanganui | 825.4 km |
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M 4.7
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