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M3.0 Depth: 30.1 km

M3.0 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2025-09-19 15:56:57 UTC Local time: —

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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
30.1 km
UTC time
2025-09-19 15:56:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
City
Gisborne
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.70830, 178.22430
Temperature
10.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.1 km
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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    Distance: 94 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
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    Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
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    Distance: 159 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
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    Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
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