Magnitude
M4.1
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
West Coast
Country overviewNew Zealand
M4.1 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand) on September 8, 2025 at 03:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.
Details
ID
6f12a93309b5d3c370ce986021de11b24117b878
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-08 03:50:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-41.19330,
172.58160
Temperature
9.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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
Volcanoes nearby
West Coast
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 30 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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
599
Country (24h)
New Zealand
2