Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 83.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Tasman
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M3.1 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On July 18, 2025 at 10:47 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 84 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
61392bdf8a681c00b8200f1d94949adc6ad1dec8
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
83.9 km
UTC time
2025-07-18 10:47:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-41.45690,
172.48770
Temperature
-0.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
83.9 km
83.9 km — close to 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 725 Catalogue entries
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