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M3.0 Depth: 78.4 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2025-11-21 09:12:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand) on November 21, 2025 at 09:12 UTC. At around 78 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
78.4 km
UTC time
2025-11-21 09:12:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
City
Southland
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.04010, 167.78890
Temperature
9.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 78.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 78.4 km
Intermediate
78.4 km
78.4 km — close to 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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