Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 21.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
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M3.2 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On July 29, 2025 at 00:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
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Details
ID
9541738f5bd3d19a7f81ea1d684370188299d0c9
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
21.7 km
UTC time
2025-07-29 00:24:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.94120,
169.30580
Temperature
11.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
21.7 km
21.7 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
New Zealand
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 725 Catalogue entries
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