Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 33.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
AUCKLAND ISLANDS, N.Z. REGION
M4.3 Earthquake near AUCKLAND ISLANDS, N.Z. REGION
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near AUCKLAND ISLANDS, N.Z. REGION on August 19, 2025 at 09:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 33 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
43eb853a7770d18a60a3eb3f83c596830668ae43
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-19 09:03:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-49.60970,
163.27390
Temperature
9.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
33 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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