Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 12.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Waikato
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M3.3 Earthquake near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On November 22, 2025 at 12:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
2fd3937febc045eb0204ad90f053672e04bdaa3f
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-22 12:40:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.64820,
174.56860
Temperature
17.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12 km
12 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
Volcanoes nearby
Waikato
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
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