Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 2.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
West Coast
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M3.7 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand) on May 14, 2025 at 22:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
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Details
ID
7f3766e71d793b987d58719cf56d39ed97ee9811
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
2.9 km
UTC time
2025-05-14 22:02:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-44.02870,
169.58050
Temperature
5.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2.9 km
2.9 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
West Coast
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 30 Catalogue entries
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