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M4.4 Depth: 101.9 km

M4.4 Earthquake near COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2025-09-23 23:23:41 UTC Local time: —

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: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
101.9 km
UTC time
2025-09-23 23:23:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
City
Marlborough
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-40.65800, 173.69790
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 101.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 101.9 km
Intermediate
101.9 km
101.9 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

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    Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'518 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
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  • Tongariro
    Distance: 235 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Taupo
    Distance: 281 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 368 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Auckland Volcanic Field
    Distance: 430 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1446 ·New Zealand

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