Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 15.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Marlborough
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M3.5 Earthquake near COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On August 4, 2025 at 15:10 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.
Details
ID
01930b32459e3369624a0911dc80dc4ac5d9e23a
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
15.7 km
UTC time
2025-08-04 15:10:49 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-41.84820,
174.28110
Temperature
10.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
15.7 km
15.7 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
Volcanoes nearby
Marlborough
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 47 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
594
Country (24h)
New Zealand
2