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M4.7 Depth: 16.9 km

M4.7 Earthquake near OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2025-07-09 23:09:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z. on July 9, 2025 at 23:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
16.9 km
UTC time
2025-07-09 23:09:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.08000, 166.23120
Temperature
13.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.9 km
Shallow
16.9 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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