Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 6.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Southland
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M3.2 Earthquake near OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On July 14, 2025 at 14:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
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Details
ID
943caaa710ad8252abbcfc4f526cee0eb778aebe
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2025-07-14 14:03:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-46.65890,
166.68110
Temperature
11.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.9 km
6.9 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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