Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 25.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
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M3.5 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On May 26, 2025 at 17:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
759eeb7bef2211cddc3857e1f11258a7b2871105
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-26 17:24:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-42.00620,
173.84510
Temperature
11.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
25 km
25 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 725 Catalogue entries
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