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M3.1 Depth: 70.1 km

M3.1 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2025-09-23 06:21:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 23, 2025 at 06:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.. At around 70 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

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
70.1 km
UTC time
2025-09-23 06:21:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.17620, 179.87540
Temperature
15.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70.1 km
Intermediate
70.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Rumble V
    Distance: 189 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Tangaroa
    Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
  • Clark
    Distance: 199 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -860 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 200 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble III
    Distance: 202 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble II West
    Distance: 236 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -1'200 m ·New Zealand

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