Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 35.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Southland
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M3.2 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On June 13, 2025 at 19:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
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Details
ID
3fe79bdd6ec60a0cfb551b88c8f437cc04cc452c
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-13 19:44:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.19410,
167.33700
Temperature
10.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
35 km
35 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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