Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Southland
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M3.3 Earthquake near OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On November 10, 2025 at 06:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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
3f7ece460c4d1ee3a327fb5b93ea352a740e7e2f
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-10 06:11:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.30480,
166.68900
Temperature
12.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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