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M3.7 Depth: 2.9 km

M3.7 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2025-05-14 22:02:12 UTC Local time: —

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.

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

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
2.9 km
UTC time
2025-05-14 22:02:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
City
West Coast
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-44.02870, 169.58050
Temperature
5.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.9 km
Shallow
2.9 km
2.9 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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