| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -32.607, -177.592 |
| UTC time | 2025-12-09 03:08:56.832 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Kermadec Islands on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 03:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Gisborne, about 781.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.592 and latitude -32.607.
| Location | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| Country | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2025-12-09
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Gisborne | 781.9 km |
| Tauranga | 801.1 km |
| Whangarei | 821.5 km |
| Rotorua | 831.5 km |
| Manukau | 843.3 km |
| Auckland | 843.4 km |
| Papatoetoe | 844.8 km |
| Hamilton | 866.7 km |
| Napier City | 911.8 km |
| Hastings | 928.2 km |
| New Plymouth | 1039.1 km |
| Whanganui | 1048.6 km |
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