Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 8.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Southland
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M3.6 Earthquake near OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand) on December 25, 2025 at 19:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
3ad48ec3c39964c99893c0f201b91b9af7efd666
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
8.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-25 19:43:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.18520,
166.87030
Temperature
10.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8.7 km
8.7 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
Southland
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 147 Catalogue entries
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