Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 53.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Southland
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M3.1 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On December 31, 2025 at 06:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 54 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
3c3fea58cff9025f77908e5171429e0a3e873c56
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
53.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-31 06:40:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.16720,
167.41470
Temperature
14.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
53.6 km
53.6 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
Southland
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 147 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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