Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 14.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Bay of Plenty
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M3.3 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On December 9, 2025 at 21:02 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 14 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
3898159016a3aeeb91d34fd3b20e005c57686248
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
14.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-09 21:02:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.89150,
177.79930
Temperature
25.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
14.3 km
14.3 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
Bay of Plenty
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 115 Catalogue entries
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