Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 4.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Southland
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M3.4 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand) on August 18, 2025 at 11:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.
Details
ID
8f4a5a946b3d824f26b1fd555024247ca8b54779
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
4.4 km
UTC time
2025-08-18 11:48:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-44.35310,
168.12210
Temperature
-0.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4.4 km
4.4 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
Southland
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 147 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
594
Country (24h)
New Zealand
2