M4.4 Earthquake 30 km S of Ohinemutu, New Zealand — May 27, 2025
2025-05-27 18:24:25 UTC (2025-05-27) · approx. 6:24 AM UTC+12 local
On May 27, 2025 at 18:24 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 intermediate depth earthquake struck 30 km S of Ohinemutu, New Zealand, at a depth of 128.5 km and coordinates -38.4234°, 176.2689°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 60 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 655 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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176.2689°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Ohinemutu, New Zealand?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 30 km S of Ohinemutu, New Zealand on May 27, 2025 at 18:24 UTC had a depth of 128.5 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000qg8z). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 27, 2025). M4.4 Earthquake 30 km S of Ohinemutu, New Zealand — May 27, 2025. Retrieved August 13, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000qg8z/