Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 30.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Gisborne
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M2.2 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand)
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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 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
393d9480acc132fdd83fe426f47da1bf1bb9912d
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
30.6 km
UTC time
2025-10-16 10:04:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.77470,
178.23740
Temperature
10.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
30.6 km
30.6 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 728 Catalogue entries
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