M3.8 Depth: 42.6 km

M3.8 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2025-10-27 03:01:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand) on October 27, 2025 at 03:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 43 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

42.6 km

UTC time

2025-10-27 03:01:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

New Zealand

City

Bay of Plenty

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-37.65160, 177.34200

Temperature

17.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

42.6 km

42.6 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

Whakaari/White Island

Distance: 20 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
Okataina

Distance: 92 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
Tuhua/Mayor Island

Distance: 105 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand
Clark

Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -860 m ·New Zealand
Tangaroa

Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
Taupo

Distance: 178 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand

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