Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 67.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Southland
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M3.0 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On October 4, 2025 at 05:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 68 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 M4.0.
Details
ID
aa58334cbfba89b1f9131025f42c2e20f4cbd6de
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
67.7 km
UTC time
2025-10-04 05:35:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.03150,
167.53530
Temperature
11.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
67.7 km
67.7 km — close to 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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