Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 6.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
West Coast
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M3.4 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand) on May 26, 2025 at 09:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
21a0a64351c56ac324f8bc489418602bec3dae6c
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2025-05-26 09:34:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-44.47250,
168.41760
Temperature
2.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.9 km
6.9 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
West Coast
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 30 Catalogue entries
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