Earthquake OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z. (6.2 mw) (2025-04-29 13:16:32 UTC)

1745932592

-48.1826, 165.3420

10.00 KM

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck on OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z., at 2025-04-29 13:16:32 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mw and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z.

Recommendation
Major Earthquake

Action

Violent shaking with widespread damage possible.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. After the initial shock, carefully evacuate the building. Outdoors: Stay in an open area. Expect aftershocks and potential hazards.

Earthquake OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z. (6.2 mw) (2025-04-29 13:16:32 UTC)

Magnitudo (mw)

6.2

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250429_0000158

Nearest Places

Solander Trough / 81.78 km
Rima / 86.76 km
Wha / 86.98 km
Toru / 87.32 km
Vancouver Rock / 87.57 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.4

44 km NNW of Valdez, Alaska
Time: 1745953000
Depth: 30.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.1

8 km ESE of Lake Henshaw, CA
Time: 1745952546
Depth: 8.06 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

4.1

OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z.
Time: 1745952277
Depth: 17.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.7

WESTERN TURKEY
Time: 1745951979
Depth: 14.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.7

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1745951866
Depth: 14.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

6.2

286 km SW of Bluff, New Zealand
Time: 1745932592
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

4.5

OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z.
Time: 1741180044
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.8

OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z.
Time: 1732639744
Depth: 12.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.8

OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z.
Time: 1729512845
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)