Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z.
M3.7 Earthquake near OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z.
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About this earthquake
On July 3, 2025 at 03:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z.. With a focal depth of about 5 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.
Details
ID
37f6a0bb322dfb75fb5b6bbcff8f0eb5d7a8af02
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-03 03:18:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-47.86290,
165.66530
Temperature
9.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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