Earthquake south of the Kermadec Islands (5.4 mww) (2025-10-15 13:07:01 UTC)
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck on south of the Kermadec Islands, at 2025-10-15 13:07:01 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
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 (mww)
5.4
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000rha2
Nearest Places
- Ngātoroirangi Seamount / 137.12 km
- Kuiwai Seamount / 145.47 km
- Haungaroa Seamount / 178.5 km
- Star of Bengal Bank / 184.59 km
- Kibblewhite Seamount / 190.23 km
Comment
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Depth: 60.00 km
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Depth: 60.00 km
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Depth: 62.30 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 62.30 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.00 km
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Depth: 6.75 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 6.75 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
5.4
SOUTH OF KERMADEC ISLANDS
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.6
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Time:
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)