Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 17.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Hawke's Bay
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M3.7 Earthquake near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand) on October 8, 2025 at 05:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
5237e0c21ff2f9a98929d212e207e8c918c7858a
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
17.4 km
UTC time
2025-10-08 05:22:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-39.90450,
176.51350
Temperature
11.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
17.4 km
17.4 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
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