Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 1.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z.
M3.1 Earthquake near OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z.
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z. on June 18, 2025 at 15:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
19ab67ad65c46459d08e2602e51a71ba1eab1af8
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
1.9 km
UTC time
2025-06-18 15:16:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-47.66700,
166.00340
Temperature
11.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1.9 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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