| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 222.5 km |
| Coordinates | -29.975, -178.810 |
| UTC time | 2025-07-12 05:16:47.050 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, July 12, 2025 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 05:16 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 906.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.810 and latitude -29.975.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2025-07-12
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 906.7 km |
| Auckland | 970.1 km |
| Tauranga | 975.6 km |
| Manukau | 976.0 km |
| Papatoetoe | 976.0 km |
| Gisborne | 1009.3 km |
| Rotorua | 1016.4 km |
| Hamilton | 1025.9 km |
| Napier City | 1129.1 km |
| Hastings | 1146.2 km |
| New Plymouth | 1202.9 km |
| Whanganui | 1241.3 km |
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
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