Earthquake 291 km NE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand (5.0 mww) (2025-10-24 08:31:41 UTC)
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck on 291 km NE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand, at 2025-10-24 08:31:41 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 291 km NE of Hicks Bay, 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 (mww)
5.0
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000rj2t
Nearest Places
- Raukumara Plain / 155.35 km
- Rose-Marie Thompson Seamount / 157.48 km
- Cotton Seamount / 157.69 km
- James Healy Seamount / 160.49 km
- Brothers Seamount / 161.05 km
Comment
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