Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 157.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Manawatū-Whanganui
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M3.1 Earthquake near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On October 9, 2025 at 20:09 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 158 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
8434855ccd03432ff60e26970c3475d3debd734b
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
157.6 km
UTC time
2025-10-09 20:09:50 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.87650,
175.27520
Temperature
17.0°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
157.6 km
157.6 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
Manawatū-Whanganui
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 107 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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