Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 187.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Manawatū-Whanganui
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M3.5 Earthquake near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand) on May 27, 2025 at 22:05 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 188 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
3bc11c5febb559ad43e906c49c7166e4cfd31f02
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
187.9 km
UTC time
2025-05-27 22:05:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.98540,
174.87650
Temperature
17.4°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
187.9 km
187.9 km — deeper than the regional average (70.9 km)
Regional average: 70.9 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Manawatū-Whanganui
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 107 Catalogue entries
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