Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 27.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Gisborne
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M3.1 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand) on July 5, 2025 at 10:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 28 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
00c4ffa7a6235f37fdc8c3b3c7c56d9971617ec1
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
27.9 km
UTC time
2025-07-05 10:08:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.28140,
178.55010
Temperature
13.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
27.9 km
27.9 km — shallower than the regional average (70.9 km)
Regional average: 70.9 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 725 Catalogue entries
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