Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 238.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Taranaki
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M3.1 Earthquake near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On December 20, 2025 at 14:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand). At around 239 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
3d15063ca7bebc02b30992200f6e6d9d204bd8a0
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
238.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-20 14:03:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-39.51650,
174.25510
Temperature
10.7°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
238.9 km
238.9 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
Taranaki
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 34 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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