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M3.1 Depth: 141.8 km

M3.1 Earthquake near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2025-11-10 03:59:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand) on November 10, 2025 at 03:59 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 142 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
141.8 km
UTC time
2025-11-10 03:59:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
City
Taranaki
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-39.62790, 174.14690
Temperature
16.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 141.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 141.8 km
Intermediate
141.8 km
141.8 km — deeper than the regional average (69.9 km)
Regional average: 69.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Taranaki
    Distance: 37 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'518 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
  • Tongariro
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Taupo
    Distance: 177 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 262 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Auckland Volcanic Field
    Distance: 310 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1446 ·New Zealand

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