M3.3 Depth: 157.2 km

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

UTC time: 2025-12-10 23:23:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand) on December 10, 2025 at 23:23 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 157 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

157.2 km

UTC time

2025-12-10 23:23:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

New Zealand

City

Waikato

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-38.57190, 175.93580

Temperature

23.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

157.2 km

157.2 km — deeper than the regional average (69.9 km)

Regional average: 69.9 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Taupo

Distance: 24 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
Okataina

Distance: 68 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
Tongariro

Distance: 70 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
Ruapehu

Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
Tuhua/Mayor Island

Distance: 146 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand
Whakaari/White Island

Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand

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