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M3.2 Depth: 90.8 km

M3.2 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2025-09-19 08:48:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand) on September 19, 2025 at 08:48 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 91 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
90.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-19 08:48:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
City
Southland
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.15880, 167.46530
Temperature
8.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 90.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 90.8 km
Intermediate
90.8 km
90.8 km — deeper than the regional average (69.9 km)
Regional average: 69.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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