Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 3.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
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M3.2 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand) on June 21, 2025 at 17:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
3fa34a39a0c3229064a286e3aa0c9ad82601fe4c
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
3.7 km
UTC time
2025-06-21 17:24:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-43.72390,
171.08210
Temperature
-0.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.7 km
3.7 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
New Zealand
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 725 Catalogue entries
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