Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 95.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
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M3.1 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand) on April 27, 2025 at 16:58 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 95 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
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Details
ID
1381d942116193262bf0ed3cb8a67697e8c3a95d
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
95.2 km
UTC time
2025-04-27 16:58:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.25000,
167.64060
Temperature
15.6°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
95.2 km
95.2 km — deeper than the regional average (70.9 km)
Regional average: 70.9 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
New Zealand
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 725 Catalogue entries
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