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M3.2 Depth: 21.7 km

M3.2 Earthquake near OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2025-05-17 14:36:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand) on May 17, 2025 at 14:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
21.7 km
UTC time
2025-05-17 14:36:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
City
Southland
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-46.46310, 167.35520
Temperature
10.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.7 km
Shallow
21.7 km
21.7 km — shallower than the regional average (69.9 km)
Regional average: 69.9 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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