Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 17.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Gisborne
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M3.2 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand) on July 12, 2025 at 06:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
6004c8f12b65629bdd2e1e6ddba8a333b66bee65
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
17.7 km
UTC time
2025-07-12 06:11:34 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.12130,
178.35890
Temperature
7.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
17.7 km
17.7 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
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