Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 3.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
West Coast
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M3.6 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On May 24, 2025 at 20:41 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
497db37e2590967f106dd0d24143008de1e9f23e
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
3.9 km
UTC time
2025-05-24 20:41:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-43.21100,
170.90430
Temperature
7.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.9 km
3.9 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
West Coast
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 30 Catalogue entries
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