Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 38.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Southland
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M3.0 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand) on July 20, 2025 at 01:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 38 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
637d43ffd7f6f713662cb497e14872cbee62f18b
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
38.2 km
UTC time
2025-07-20 01:08:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.11990,
167.44990
Temperature
9.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
38.2 km
38.2 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
Southland
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 147 Catalogue entries
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