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M4.0 earthquake 37 km SSW of Tokoroa, New Zealand

A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 37 km SSW of Tokoroa, New Zealand at Sep 19, 2025, 11:37 UTC, at a depth of 204 km. The epicentre was 43 km (27 mi) WNW of Taupo.

Details

Magnitude4.0 mb
TimeSep 19, 2025, 11:37 UTC
Depth204.3 km
Coordinates-38.516, 175.641
Felt reports0
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
MagnitudeLocationDistanceDepthTime
5.346 km SSE of Otorohanga, New Zealand24 km / 15 midepth 284 km
4.150 km W of Turangi, New Zealand59 km / 36 midepth 20 km
4.543 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand50 km / 31 midepth 177 km
5.748 km W of Turangi, New Zealand61 km / 38 midepth 10 km
4.962 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand53 km / 33 midepth 227 km
4.658 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand59 km / 37 midepth 235 km
4.44 km SE of Ohinemutu, New Zealand70 km / 43 midepth 177 km
4.134 km WNW of Acacia Bay, New Zealand6 km / 4 midepth 152 km

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