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M3.3 Depth: 10.1 km

M3.3 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2025-07-25 00:10:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand) on July 25, 2025 at 00:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
10.1 km
UTC time
2025-07-25 00:10:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
City
West Coast
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-42.98920, 171.17870
Temperature
10.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.1 km
Shallow
10.1 km
10.1 km — shallower than the regional average (69.9 km)
Regional average: 69.9 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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