Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 62.9 km
- Source
- USGS
Southland
Country overviewNew Zealand
M4.3 Earthquake near 106 km W of Riverton, New Zealand (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On September 2, 2025 at 22:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near 106 km W of Riverton, New Zealand (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 63 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by USGS. New Zealand: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.
Details
ID
0f031c95b51061bc1e62e1c8fc40d1daae0c111d
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
62.9 km
UTC time
2025-09-02 22:49:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-46.51600,
166.64750
Temperature
11.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
62.9 km
62.9 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
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
599
Country (24h)
New Zealand
2