Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 69.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Southland
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M3.5 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On September 20, 2025 at 08:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 69 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
0dd91d0bf4000d10e9e78cf12fce04c4002f61ef
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
69.1 km
UTC time
2025-09-20 08:17:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.29250,
167.48490
Temperature
8.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
69.1 km
69.1 km — close to 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
Southland
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 147 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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