Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 198.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Manawatū-Whanganui
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M3.5 Earthquake near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand) on November 23, 2025 at 10:12 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 199 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
02115ae8a0d1e1531c561e135a0b3866b46b3c49
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
198.9 km
UTC time
2025-11-23 10:12:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.84090,
175.16640
Temperature
15.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
198.9 km
198.9 km — deeper than the regional average (70.9 km)
Regional average: 70.9 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Manawatū-Whanganui
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 107 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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