Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 5.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Gisborne
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M3.6 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On September 18, 2025 at 15:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
2e86c636b9eaaa55ca6b92471028845435911405
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
5.7 km
UTC time
2025-09-18 15:35:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.88070,
178.37480
Temperature
10.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5.7 km
5.7 km — shallower than the regional average (70.1 km)
Regional average: 70.1 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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Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 726 Catalogue entries
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