Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 141.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Taranaki
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M3.1 Earthquake near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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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 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
64172c2de70058ac0f8783b773fafbda37ed5ea0
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
141.8 km
UTC time
2025-11-10 03:59:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-39.62790,
174.14690
Temperature
16.8°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
141.8 km
141.8 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
Volcanoes nearby
Taranaki
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 34 Catalogue entries
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