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M3.2 Depth: 3.5 km

M3.2 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2025-05-15 11:35:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2025 at 11:35 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 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
3.5 km
UTC time
2025-05-15 11:35:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
City
Southland
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.19350, 167.44190
Temperature
11.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.5 km
Shallow
3.5 km
3.5 km — shallower than the regional average (69.9 km)
Regional average: 69.9 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

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