Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 99.4 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
On May 18, 2025 at 03:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand). At around 99 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
645f762c4ce20e41b59bbdea496a6b84cb439387
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
99.4 km
UTC time
2025-05-18 03:56:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.18760,
167.39200
Temperature
7.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
99.4 km
99.4 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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