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M4.3 Depth: 62.9 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 106 km W of Riverton, New Zealand (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2025-09-02 22:49:12 UTC Local time: —

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: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
62.9 km
UTC time
2025-09-02 22:49:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
City
Southland
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-46.51600, 166.64750
Temperature
11.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 62.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 62.9 km
Shallow
62.9 km
62.9 km — close to the regional average (69.9 km)
Regional average: 69.9 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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