Earthquake OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z. (4.4 ml) (2025-01-01 16:30:21 UTC)
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck on OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z., at 2025-01-01 16:30:21 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z.
Recommendation
Strong Earthquake
Strong Earthquake
Action
Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.
Magnitudo (ml)
4.4
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250101_0000203
Nearest Places
- Henry Burn / 1.47 km
- Mount Vera / 2.7 km
- Macfarlane Stream / 3.49 km
- Old Supper Cove Shelter / 3.77 km
- Herrick Creek / 3.77 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
4.0
OFFSHORE TARAPACA, CHILE
Time:
Depth: 44.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 44.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
0.8
3 km SW of Cobb, CA
Time:
Depth: 4.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 4.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.0
OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.
Time:
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
0.9
9 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 1.94 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.94 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.8
7 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 2.47 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 2.47 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
3.4
SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time:
Depth: 33.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 33.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.0
SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time:
Depth: 75.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 75.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.2
SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time:
Depth: 78.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 78.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.3
OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z.
Time:
Depth: 6.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 6.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.2
SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time:
Depth: 12.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 12.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)