M3.3 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2025-07-26 23:35:41 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. on July 26, 2025 at 23:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-26 23:35:41 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.72040, 179.57930
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 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

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  • Clark
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  • Whakaari/White Island
    Distance: 212 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 214 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 223 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble III
    Distance: 241 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand

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