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M2.2 Depth: 30.6 km

M2.2 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2025-10-16 10:04:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand) on October 16, 2025 at 10:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 31 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
30.6 km
UTC time
2025-10-16 10:04:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
City
Gisborne
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.77470, 178.23740
Temperature
10.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.6 km
Shallow
30.6 km
30.6 km — shallower than the regional average (69.9 km)
Regional average: 69.9 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

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