Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 20.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Manawatū-Whanganui
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M4.2 Earthquake near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand) on December 3, 2025 at 23:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
87474f6c167809611e2ef89f34f297179445bcb8
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
20.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-03 23:17:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-40.62550,
176.56240
Temperature
16.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
20.4 km
20.4 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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