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M4.2 Depth: 6.2 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 37 km W of Motueka, New Zealand (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2025-09-08 03:50:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 37 km W of Motueka, New Zealand (New Zealand) on September 8, 2025 at 03:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2025-09-08 03:50:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
City
West Coast
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-41.18070, 172.57100
Temperature
9.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Taranaki
    Distance: 245 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'518 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 331 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
  • Tongariro
    Distance: 344 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Taupo
    Distance: 389 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 476 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand

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