Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 25 km NNW of Castlepoint, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 25 km NNW of Castlepoint, New Zealand at Dec 25, 2025, 18:16 UTC, at a depth of 26 km. The epicentre was 49 km (31 mi) NE of Masterton. 3 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mwr |
|---|---|
| Time | Dec 25, 2025, 18:16 UTC |
| Depth | 26.1 km |
| Coordinates | -40.686, 176.120 |
| Felt reports | 3 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 38 km NE of Castlepoint, New Zealand | 32 km / 20 mi | depth 24 km | |
| 4.2 | 25 km SSE of Pahiatua, New Zealand | 19 km / 12 mi | depth 32 km | |
| 4.0 | 5 km NNE of Mangatainoka, New Zealand | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 49 km | |
| 4.0 | 9 km WNW of Solway, New Zealand | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 26 km | |
| 4.3 | 45 km ESE of Castlepoint, New Zealand | 65 km / 40 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 32 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand | 60 km / 37 mi | depth 27 km | |
| 4.4 | 24 km ENE of Dannevirke, New Zealand | 64 km / 40 mi | depth 43 km | |
| 4.4 | 70 km ESE of Dannevirke, New Zealand | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 37 km | |
| 3.9 | 20 km S of Carterton, New Zealand | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 54 km | |
| 3.4 | 6 km SSE of Maoribank, New Zealand | 99 km / 61 mi | depth 31 km | |
| 4.3 | 29 km NNW of Castlepoint, New Zealand | 5 km / 3 mi | depth 21 km | |
| 4.0 | 30 km NNW of Castlepoint, New Zealand | 6 km / 4 mi | depth 23 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.