Earthquake 42 km S of Patea, New Zealand (4.2 mb) (2025-04-14 04:05:15 UTC)

1744603515

-40.1364, 174.4294

92.95 KM

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck on 42 km S of Patea, New Zealand, at 2025-04-14 04:05:15 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 42 km S of Patea, New Zealand

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 42 km S of Patea, New Zealand (4.2 mb) (2025-04-14 04:05:15 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.2

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us6000q5wi

Nearest Places

Graham Bank / 27.23 km
The Rolling Ground / 28.36 km
South Trap / 31.78 km
North Trap / 32.78 km
Whenuakura Spur / 34.23 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

0.3

8 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1744791782
Depth: 2.33 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.5

Flores Region, Indonesia
Time: 1744791748
Depth: 11.66 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

0.4

7 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1744791681
Depth: 0.99 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

0.4

11 km ESE of Julian, CA
Time: 1744791290
Depth: 12.45 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.1

12 km E of Villa Park, CA
Time: 1744790909
Depth: 5.46 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

3.0

COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND
Time: 1744673044
Depth: 159.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.3

COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND
Time: 1744603516
Depth: 71.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.0

COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND
Time: 1744300365
Depth: 37.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.2

NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time: 1744003267
Depth: 187.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.2

NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time: 1743739046
Depth: 125.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)