Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.0 earthquake 15 km SSE of Takaka, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 15 km SSE of Takaka, New Zealand at Mar 4, 2025, 02:53 UTC, at a depth of 221 km. The epicentre was 47 km (29 mi) NNW of Richmond. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.0 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Mar 4, 2025, 02:53 UTC |
| Depth | 221.5 km |
| Coordinates | -40.977, 172.876 |
| Felt reports | 1 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 28 km W of Picton, New Zealand | 73 km / 46 mi | depth 95 km | |
| 4.2 | 9 km NNW of Renwick, New Zealand | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 65 km | |
| 4.0 | 39 km ENE of Takaka, New Zealand | 43 km / 27 mi | depth 163 km | |
| 4.3 | 74 km NNE of Marybank, New Zealand | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 124 km | |
| 4.3 | 37 km W of Motueka, New Zealand | 35 km / 22 mi | depth 7 km | |
| 4.3 | 31 km NW of Waikawa, New Zealand | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 73 km | |
| 4.1 | 19 km WSW of Wairau Valley, New Zealand | 80 km / 49 mi | depth 73 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.