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M3.0 Depth: 13.6 km

M3.0 Earthquake near 1 km NE of Papanui, New Zealand (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2025-08-30 10:30:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near 1 km NE of Papanui, New Zealand (New Zealand) on August 30, 2025 at 10:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
13.6 km
UTC time
2025-08-30 10:30:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
City
Canterbury
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-43.48990, 172.62650
Temperature
5.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.6 km
Shallow
13.6 km
13.6 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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