Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.0 earthquake 30 km NNW of Castlepoint, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 30 km NNW of Castlepoint, New Zealand at Dec 26, 2025, 03:06 UTC, at a depth of 23 km. The epicentre was 54 km (34 mi) NE of Masterton.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.0 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Dec 26, 2025, 03:06 UTC |
| Depth | 22.9 km |
| Coordinates | -40.635, 176.134 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| 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 | 30 km / 19 mi | depth 24 km | |
| 4.2 | 25 km SSE of Pahiatua, New Zealand | 20 km / 13 mi | depth 32 km | |
| 4.0 | 5 km NNE of Mangatainoka, New Zealand | 36 km / 22 mi | depth 49 km | |
| 4.0 | 9 km WNW of Solway, New Zealand | 62 km / 38 mi | depth 26 km | |
| 4.3 | 45 km ESE of Castlepoint, New Zealand | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 32 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 27 km | |
| 4.4 | 24 km ENE of Dannevirke, New Zealand | 59 km / 37 mi | depth 43 km | |
| 4.4 | 70 km ESE of Dannevirke, New Zealand | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 37 km | |
| 3.9 | 20 km S of Carterton, New Zealand | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 54 km | |
| 4.3 | 29 km NNW of Castlepoint, New Zealand | 1 km / 1 mi | depth 21 km | |
| 4.5 | 25 km NNW of Castlepoint, New Zealand | 6 km / 4 mi | depth 26 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.