| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -35.716, -179.448 |
| UTC time | 2025-10-24 08:31:40.985 |
Earthquake details
Friday, October 24, 2025 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Friday, October 24, 2025 at 08:31 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Gisborne (New Zealand - NZ), about 397.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.448 and latitude -35.716.
| Location | Gisborne |
| Country | New Zealand (NZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2025-10-24
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Gisborne | 397.4 km |
| Tauranga | 448.6 km |
| Rotorua | 468.6 km |
| Hamilton | 523.2 km |
| Manukau | 527.9 km |
| Napier City | 528.9 km |
| Papatoetoe | 530.7 km |
| Auckland | 534.4 km |
| Hastings | 544.9 km |
| Whangarei | 562.8 km |
| Whanganui | 673.9 km |
| Palmerston North | 673.9 km |
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