Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 11.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Canterbury
Country overviewNew Zealand
M3.4 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand) on September 16, 2025 at 03:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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
047228fda2933c7630b30024d2b42682126d5a29
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
11.9 km
UTC time
2025-09-16 03:55:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-42.35050,
173.74940
Temperature
14.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
11.9 km
11.9 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
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)
599
Country (24h)
New Zealand
2