Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 25.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Southland
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M4.0 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand) on December 28, 2025 at 00:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
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 M4.0.
Details
ID
a844b8506dc09188a5b7d5cb3aede2f2dd973f3c
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
25.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-28 00:06:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.22990,
167.02710
Temperature
13.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
25.4 km
25.4 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.
Depth classes per USGS
Southland
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 147 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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