Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 15.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Canterbury
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M3.6 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand) on July 24, 2025 at 06:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
b50332f8ddd2a76c697b4a8b3ac15694a7a6427f
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
15.6 km
UTC time
2025-07-24 06:22:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-42.32260,
173.87790
Temperature
12.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
15.6 km
15.6 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 725 Catalogue entries
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