Earthquake south of the Kermadec Islands (5.3 mww) (2025-04-16 17:35:25 UTC)

1744824925

-33.8404, -179.4581

55.78 KM

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck on south of the Kermadec Islands, at 2025-04-16 17:35:25 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mww and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in south of the Kermadec Islands

Recommendation
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.

Earthquake south of the Kermadec Islands (5.3 mww) (2025-04-16 17:35:25 UTC)

Magnitudo (mww)

5.3

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us6000q6kl

Nearest Places

Ngātoroirangi Seamount / 69.85 km
Kuiwai Seamount / 86.53 km
Haungaroa Seamount / 136.64 km
Kibblewhite Seamount / 144.2 km
Star of Bengal Bank / 161.78 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

0.7

8 km WNW of Cobb, CA
Time: 1745047848
Depth: 1.93 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

0.7

7 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1745047562
Depth: 2.41 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.6

SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA
Time: 1745047535
Depth: 28.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.5

Southern Sumatra, Indonesia
Time: 1745047535
Depth: 30.77 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

0.3

6 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1745047520
Depth: 3.22 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

4.7

south of the Kermadec Islands
Time: 1744834097
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

4.7

SOUTH OF KERMADEC ISLANDS
Time: 1744834097
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.4

SOUTH OF KERMADEC ISLANDS
Time: 1744825480
Depth: 26.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.4

south of the Kermadec Islands
Time: 1744825480
Depth: 26.56 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

5.3

SOUTH OF KERMADEC ISLANDS
Time: 1744824925
Depth: 55.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)