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M4.4 Depth: 88.5 km

M4.4 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2025-09-07 22:09:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 7, 2025 at 22:09 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 89 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
88.5 km
UTC time
2025-09-07 22:09:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
City
Southland
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-44.99670, 167.46400
Temperature
9.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 88.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 88.5 km
Intermediate
88.5 km
88.5 km — deeper than the regional average (69.9 km)
Regional average: 69.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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