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M3.3 Depth: 6.3 km

M3.3 Earthquake near OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2025-07-15 17:52:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2025 at 17:52 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
6.3 km
UTC time
2025-07-15 17:52:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
City
Southland
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.37140, 166.71430
Temperature
10.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.3 km
Shallow
6.3 km
6.3 km — shallower than the regional average (69.9 km)
Regional average: 69.9 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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