Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 11.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
West Coast
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M3.4 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On December 22, 2025 at 02:47 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
01b9bf8f6e383734a6ada77769b5a91eaca4c421
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-22 02:47:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-42.76130,
171.72660
Temperature
16.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
11 km
11 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
West Coast
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 30 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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