Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
West Coast
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M3.1 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On July 20, 2025 at 13:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near SOUTH 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.
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Details
ID
12cb755e50384def6c49cea161c245532f15a557
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-20 13:25:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-44.14360,
168.58210
Temperature
-1.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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
West Coast
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 30 Catalogue entries
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