Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 5.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Gisborne
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M3.1 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand) on July 27, 2025 at 11:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.
Details
ID
9cbfc1e111148216dcd088a3101052657eaab28a
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.3 km
UTC time
2025-07-27 11:48:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.87990,
178.36490
Temperature
1.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5.3 km
5.3 km — shallower than the regional average (70 km)
Regional average: 70 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
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Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 727 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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