Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 30.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Gisborne
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M3.0 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand) on September 19, 2025 at 15:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.
Details
ID
3142da633f85b1041e5da53e6f35802d2b80b51b
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
30.1 km
UTC time
2025-09-19 15:56:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.70830,
178.22430
Temperature
10.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
30.1 km
30.1 km — shallower than the regional average (70 km)
Regional average: 70 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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