Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 65.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Bay of Plenty
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M3.4 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand) on September 17, 2025 at 21:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 66 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 M3.4.
Details
ID
694c7c111be966522294a16a3479520e1c182999
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
65.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-17 21:01:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.84730,
177.70280
Temperature
15.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
65.8 km
65.8 km — close to the regional average (70 km)
Regional average: 70 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
Volcanoes nearby
Bay of Plenty
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 115 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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