Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 12.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Bay of Plenty
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M3.6 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On December 2, 2025 at 04:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 12 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
55049de95de0152ca24e43102f1ebdda7246f489
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-02 04:00:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.38890,
177.28490
Temperature
20.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12 km
12 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
Bay of Plenty
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 115 Catalogue entries
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