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M3.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2025-09-25 18:15:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 25, 2025 at 18:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near OFF E. COAST OF N. 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-25 18:15:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-36.46260, 179.89520
Temperature
14.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
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  • Tangaroa
    Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble II West
    Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -1'200 m ·New Zealand
  • Healy
    Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -980 m ·Last eruption: 1360 ·New Zealand

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