Earthquake south of the Kermadec Islands (5.1 mww) (2025-10-21 20:02:04 UTC)
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck on south of the Kermadec Islands, at 2025-10-21 20:02:04 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)
5.1
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000riiz
Nearest Places
- Kuiwai Seamount / 141.9 km
- Ngātoroirangi Seamount / 150.9 km
- Star of Bengal Bank / 157.92 km
- Haungaroa Seamount / 161.26 km
- Speight Knoll / 180.27 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
3.1
40 km SSE of Perryville, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 34.30 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 34.30 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.1
ALASKA PENINSULA
Time:
Depth: 34.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 34.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.2
LUZON, PHILIPPINES
Time:
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.3
15 km W of Johannesburg, CA
Time:
Depth: 4.52 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 4.52 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.3
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time:
Depth: 4.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 4.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
5.1
SOUTH OF KERMADEC ISLANDS
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)