Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 54.3 km
- Source
- GEONET
Marlborough
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M1.7 Earthquake near 45 km north-west of Porirua (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On May 10, 2025 at 06:09 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 45 km north-west of Porirua (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 54 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by GeoNet.
Details
ID
7044c3c3566acb810fa5404d343de9d020662bb9
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
54.3 km
UTC time
2025-05-10 06:09:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
geonet
Coordinates
-40.83096,
174.43588
Temperature
15.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
54.3 km
54.3 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
Marlborough
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 47 Catalogue entries
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