Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 99.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Southland
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M3.4 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand) on August 2, 2025 at 21:45 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 100 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
600798980f936751c4a594f76fce0aef21d174bc
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
99.8 km
UTC time
2025-08-02 21:45:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.16040,
167.66500
Temperature
11.5°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
99.8 km
99.8 km — deeper than the regional average (70.9 km)
Regional average: 70.9 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Southland
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 147 Catalogue entries
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