Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 2 km S of Tauranga, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 2 km S of Tauranga, New Zealand at Oct 21, 2025, 16:42 UTC, at a depth of 287 km. The epicentre was 3 km (2 mi) S of Tauranga.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 21, 2025, 16:42 UTC |
| Depth | 286.6 km |
| Coordinates | -37.710, 176.168 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 32 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 151 km | |
| 4.3 | 11 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand | 56 km / 35 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 31 km NE of Maketu, New Zealand | 51 km / 32 mi | depth 170 km | |
| 4.2 | 9 km ESE of Tauranga, New Zealand | 8 km / 5 mi | depth 208 km | |
| 4.4 | 4 km SE of Ohinemutu, New Zealand | 54 km / 34 mi | depth 177 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.