Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 10.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
West Coast
Country overviewNew Zealand
M3.3 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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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.
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Details
ID
785ca8032561cf1d10d64c85ded6dd6021cd8a5e
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
10.1 km
UTC time
2025-07-25 00:10:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-42.98920,
171.17870
Temperature
10.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10.1 km
10.1 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Hokitika Airfield34.5 kmStraight-line distance
New Zealand · HKK · NZHK
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
West Coast
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 30 Catalogue entries
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