Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 16.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Southland
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M3.4 Earthquake near OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On July 15, 2025 at 17:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
1a06d0fd28b05de0983867994dc791a20fa4d838
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
16.2 km
UTC time
2025-07-15 17:39:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.41160,
166.83470
Temperature
10.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
16.2 km
16.2 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
Southland
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 147 Catalogue entries
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