Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 16.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Hawke's Bay
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M3.3 Earthquake near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand) on May 15, 2025 at 17:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
8ef9874a3cd42c2cf321b078e08a54e7a092d1b5
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
16.4 km
UTC time
2025-05-15 17:25:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-40.23930,
176.56270
Temperature
12.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
16.4 km
16.4 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
Hawke's Bay
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 55 Catalogue entries
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