Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 26.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Gisborne
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M3.3 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand) on May 27, 2025 at 14:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 26 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.
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Details
ID
a6a2e6480e1cb2b89ebcc745aea0df6e85841fc0
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
26.4 km
UTC time
2025-05-27 14:15:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.30750,
178.44170
Temperature
16.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
26.4 km
26.4 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.
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 725 Catalogue entries
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