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M3.1 Depth: 38.5 km

M3.1 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2025-11-15 10:46:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 15, 2025 at 10:46 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 39 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.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
38.5 km
UTC time
2025-11-15 10:46:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
City
Southland
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.89830, 167.01120
Temperature
7.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38.5 km
Shallow
38.5 km
38.5 km — shallower than 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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