Earthquake OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (4.0 m) (2025-05-18 01:11:24 UTC)

1747530684

-36.9043, 177.5895

92.50 KM

A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck on OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z., at 2025-05-18 01:11:24 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of m and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

Recommendation
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.

Earthquake OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (4.0 m) (2025-05-18 01:11:24 UTC)

Magnitudo (m)

4.0

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250518_0000012

Nearest Places

Wairaka Ridge / 12.21 km
Whakatane Seamount / 15.94 km
Waioeka Knoll / 24.73 km
White Island Canyon / 29.88 km
Whakaari / White Island Trough / 29.88 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.2

21 km SSW of La Quinta, CA
Time: 1747557671
Depth: 7.44 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.2

3 km ESE of Lake Henshaw, CA
Time: 1747557657
Depth: 11.35 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.6

57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
Time: 1747557249
Depth: 3.75 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.8

CENTRAL TURKEY
Time: 1747556918
Depth: 6.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.9

56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
Time: 1747556393
Depth: 4.47 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

3.1

OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.
Time: 1747040774
Depth: 78.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.1

OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.
Time: 1746766585
Depth: 224.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.0

NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time: 1746453108
Depth: 204.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.7

154 km N of Hicks Bay, New Zealand
Time: 1746319212
Depth: 56.97 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

3.0

OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.
Time: 1746096745
Depth: 127.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)