| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -33.667, -178.505 |
| UTC time | 2025-10-21 20:02:05.120 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Kermadec Islands on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 20:02 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Gisborne, about 637.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.505 and latitude -33.667.
| Location | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| Country | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2025-10-21
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Gisborne | 637.4 km |
| Tauranga | 657.3 km |
| Rotorua | 686.7 km |
| Whangarei | 695.2 km |
| Manukau | 705.4 km |
| Auckland | 706.7 km |
| Papatoetoe | 707.1 km |
| Hamilton | 724.3 km |
| Napier City | 766.8 km |
| Hastings | 783.3 km |
| New Plymouth | 895.3 km |
| Whanganui | 903.1 km |
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
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M 4.7
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