Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 6.2 km
- Source
- USGS
West Coast
Country overviewNew Zealand
M4.2 Earthquake near 37 km W of Motueka, New Zealand (New Zealand)
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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 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.
Details
ID
150100bf5189760407263ee211b8c815de3018bd
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2025-09-08 03:50:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-41.18070,
172.57100
Temperature
9.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 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
Volcanoes nearby
West Coast
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 30 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
599
Country (24h)
New Zealand
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