Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 101.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Marlborough
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M4.4 Earthquake near COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On September 23, 2025 at 23:23 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 102 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
7c412b7eb1a92a4834afefd6feb41f1c051e104b
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
101.9 km
UTC time
2025-09-23 23:23:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-40.65800,
173.69790
Temperature
13.6°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
101.9 km
101.9 km — deeper than the regional average (70.9 km)
Regional average: 70.9 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
Marlborough
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 47 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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