Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 162.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Tasman
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M3.1 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand) on June 22, 2025 at 20:44 UTC. At around 163 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
470e0cd13f4fe2de556bed17ce8cb5ecfa39da2b
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
162.6 km
UTC time
2025-06-22 20:44:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-41.16060,
172.65360
Temperature
11.2°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
162.6 km
162.6 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 725 Catalogue entries
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