Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS

M4.6 earthquake 64 km NNE of Waikawa, New Zealand

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 64 km NNE of Waikawa, New Zealand at Mar 6, 2025, 13:20 UTC, at a depth of 75 km. The epicentre was 69 km (43 mi) WNW of Paraparaumu. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.

Details

Magnitude	4.6 mb
Time	Mar 6, 2025, 13:20 UTC
Depth	75.0 km
Coordinates	-40.708, 174.249
Felt reports	1
Tsunami flag	None
Source	USGS event page

Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

01 — Nearby

Nearest cities

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
Magnitude	Location	Distance	Depth	Time
4.5	64 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand	46 km / 29 mi	depth 98 km	Sep 14, 22:44 UTC
4.6	28 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand	43 km / 27 mi	depth 49 km	Sep 4, 18:34 UTC
4.2	29 km WNW of Titahi Bay, New Zealand	41 km / 25 mi	depth 57 km	Jul 31, 11:09 UTC
4.4	65 km S of Patea, New Zealand	44 km / 27 mi	depth 77 km	Jun 28, 11:04 UTC
4.4	30 km W of Titahi Bay, New Zealand	45 km / 28 mi	depth 69 km	Jun 16, 14:33 UTC
4.1	28 km W of Picton, New Zealand	78 km / 49 mi	depth 95 km	Jun 12, 11:01 UTC
4.2	9 km NNW of Renwick, New Zealand	89 km / 55 mi	depth 65 km	Jun 12, 01:54 UTC
4.5	28 km W of Titahi Bay, New Zealand	44 km / 28 mi	depth 68 km	Jun 2, 06:38 UTC
4.4	23 km SW of Owhiro Bay, New Zealand	88 km / 54 mi	depth 29 km	May 12, 09:02 UTC
4.3	1 km ENE of Grenada North, New Zealand	73 km / 46 mi	depth 44 km	May 2, 15:15 UTC
4.0	39 km ENE of Takaka, New Zealand	86 km / 54 mi	depth 163 km	Apr 30, 22:57 UTC
4.1	59 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand	30 km / 19 mi	depth 67 km	Apr 13, 15:26 UTC
4.5	43 km WNW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand	25 km / 16 mi	depth 77 km	Feb 16, 08:04 UTC
3.4	6 km SSE of Maoribank, New Zealand	90 km / 56 mi	depth 31 km	Feb 16, 00:27 UTC
4.6	30 km W of Foxton Beach, New Zealand	59 km / 37 mi	depth 41 km	Jan 27, 00:53 UTC
5.0	16 km SE of Patea, New Zealand	98 km / 61 mi	depth 123 km	Jan 8, 19:29 UTC
4.5	12 km W of Karori, New Zealand	71 km / 44 mi	depth 43 km	Nov 6, 08:09 UTC
4.3	74 km NNE of Marybank, New Zealand	47 km / 29 mi	depth 124 km	Sep 23, 23:23 UTC
4.3	31 km NW of Waikawa, New Zealand	53 km / 33 mi	depth 73 km	Aug 30, 11:31 UTC
3.2	10 km E of Homedale, New Zealand	93 km / 58 mi	depth 15 km	Jul 10, 20:47 UTC
4.4	29 km WNW of Titahi Bay, New Zealand	37 km / 23 mi	depth 55 km	Jun 24, 12:19 UTC
4.2	19 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand	89 km / 55 mi	depth 13 km	Jun 1, 12:53 UTC
3.6	45 km S of Patea, New Zealand	64 km / 40 mi	depth 10 km	May 14, 08:45 UTC
4.3	11 km SW of Foxton Beach, New Zealand	76 km / 47 mi	depth 48 km	May 5, 05:16 UTC
4.3	40 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand	67 km / 41 mi	depth 89 km	Apr 14, 04:05 UTC

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.