Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 39 km NW of Amberley, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 39 km NW of Amberley, New Zealand at Mar 5, 2025, 17:45 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 50 km (31 mi) NNW of Rangiora. 13 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mwr |
|---|---|
| Time | Mar 5, 2025, 17:45 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -42.870, 172.447 |
| Felt reports | 13 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 54 km E of Hanmer Springs, New Zealand | 89 km / 56 mi | depth 29 km | |
| 4.1 | 63 km WSW of Hanmer Springs, New Zealand | 34 km / 21 mi | depth 19 km | |
| 2.6 | 5 km SE of Kennedys Bush, New Zealand | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.0 | 0 km N of Mairehau, New Zealand | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 15 km | |
| 4.3 | 44 km N of Hanmer Springs, New Zealand | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 65 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.