Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 22.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Hawke's Bay
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M3.0 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On December 14, 2025 at 02:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 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
ID
510a79e45fe8641861595166e25fb4d7bbe7318a
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
22.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-14 02:37:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-39.00450,
177.51750
Temperature
21.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
22.3 km
22.3 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
Volcanoes nearby
Hawke's Bay
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 55 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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