Earthquake OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (4.4 ml) (2025-09-17 13:12:43 UTC)
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck on OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z., at 2025-09-17 13:12:43 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 E. COAST OF N. 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_20250917_0000183
Nearest Places
- Tauranga Trough / 15.47 km
- West Ngātoro Knolls / 25.15 km
- Kapukairo Knoll / 25.52 km
- Waioeka Knoll / 26 km
- Ngatoro Ridge / 31.45 km
Comment
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