Magnitude
M4.1
- Depth
- 14.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Southland
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M4.1 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On July 21, 2025 at 23:28 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
7359cce22ab7f9a07ed0ad887cd77a8732428cea
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
14.3 km
UTC time
2025-07-21 23:28:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-46.28990,
168.36520
Temperature
7.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
14.3 km
14.3 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Invercargill Airport14.2 kmStraight-line distance
New Zealand · IVC · NZNV
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Southland
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 147 Catalogue entries
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