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M3.1 Depth: 102.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2025-12-10 13:43:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand) on December 10, 2025 at 13:43 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 102 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
102.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-10 13:43:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
City
Southland
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.38710, 167.35840
Temperature
8.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 102 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 102 km
Intermediate
102 km
102 km — deeper than the regional average (69.9 km)
Regional average: 69.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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