Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Manawatū-Whanganui
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M3.3 Earthquake near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand) on November 1, 2025 at 11:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
7da91cad086b0e8cedcfff6bfd33817cbc91cfda
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-01 11:55:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.62450,
175.27150
Temperature
11.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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
Manawatū-Whanganui
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 107 Catalogue entries
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