Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 20.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Gisborne
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M3.3 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On May 17, 2025 at 08:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
4ebf49ce5c5b9f3deefc70d1faada884775fafd8
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
20.9 km
UTC time
2025-05-17 08:48:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.06050,
178.63330
Temperature
11.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
20.9 km
20.9 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 725 Catalogue entries
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