Earthquake NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (5.0 m) (2025-10-21 16:42:12 UTC)
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck on NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND, at 2025-10-21 16:42:12 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 NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake
Very Strong Earthquake
Action
Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.
Magnitudo (m)
5.0
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20251021_0000215
Nearest Places
- Matapihi / 0.91 km
- Matapihi / 1.09 km
- Tauranga / 1.26 km
- Maheka Point / 1.47 km
- Hotel On Devonport / 1.69 km
Comment
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Depth: 167.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 167.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)