Earthquake 32 km NW of Waikawa, New Zealand (4.9 mb) (2025-08-30 11:31:28 UTC)
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 32 km NW of Waikawa, New Zealand, at 2025-08-30 11:31:28 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 32 km NW of Waikawa, New Zealand
Recommendation
Strong Earthquake
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.
Magnitudo (mb)
4.9
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us7000qsjm
Nearest Places
- Dart Rock / 0.2 km
- Camel Point / 0.93 km
- Tawhitinui Island / 1.39 km
- Cregoe Point / 1.91 km
- Canoe Bay / 2.13 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
3.5
OFFSHORE GUATEMALA
Time:
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.4
West Papua Region, Indonesia
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
3.0
NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.0
Northern Sumatra, Indonesia
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
2.1
Northern Sumatra, Indonesia
Time:
Depth: 114.61 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 114.61 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
4.9
SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time:
Depth: 54.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 54.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)