M3.0 Depth: 138.3 km

M3.0 Earthquake near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2025-11-07 11:44:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand) on November 7, 2025 at 11:44 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 138 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

138.3 km

UTC time

2025-11-07 11:44:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

New Zealand

City

Manawatū-Whanganui

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-39.38240, 174.41100

Temperature

10.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

138.3 km

138.3 km — deeper than the regional average (69.9 km)

Regional average: 69.9 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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Taupo

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Okataina

Distance: 227 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
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