Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 96.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Marlborough
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M3.5 Earthquake near COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On September 19, 2025 at 02:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 96 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
25dc8e30c7897ab6c357fcc9d8bf68edad1081ff
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
96.1 km
UTC time
2025-09-19 02:22:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-40.52650,
174.17630
Temperature
10.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
96.1 km
96.1 km — deeper than the regional average (70.9 km)
Regional average: 70.9 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Marlborough
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 47 Catalogue entries
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