Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 5.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Manawatū-Whanganui
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M3.0 Earthquake near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On July 26, 2025 at 03:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 5 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 event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
032e4601120cc90d3afd3376b049ad2f7346ba63
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.4 km
UTC time
2025-07-26 03:43:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-39.50200,
175.66010
Temperature
8.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5.4 km
5.4 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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Manawatū-Whanganui
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 107 Catalogue entries
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