Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z.
M3.6 Earthquake near OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z.
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About this earthquake
On July 14, 2025 at 14:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z.. With a focal depth of about 5 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
9ecba01e2d36f91ead838551da440fcf2007a646
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-14 14:36:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-47.47430,
165.64420
Temperature
11.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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