Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 7.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Gisborne
Country overviewNew Zealand
M3.9 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On August 9, 2025 at 10:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.
Details
ID
573da8d96a0c4d7c26c385baa0dc9994302af8e9
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
7.7 km
UTC time
2025-08-09 10:31:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.87080,
178.34640
Temperature
4.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.7 km
7.7 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
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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
594
Country (24h)
New Zealand
2