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M3.2 Depth: 119.9 km

M3.2 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2025-09-10 16:08:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. on September 10, 2025 at 16:08 UTC. At around 120 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
119.9 km
UTC time
2025-09-10 16:08:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.27820, 177.54820
Temperature
12.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 119.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 119.9 km
Intermediate
119.9 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

  • Whakaari/White Island
    Distance: 42 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
  • Clark
    Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -860 m ·New Zealand
  • Tangaroa
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 115 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 134 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand

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