Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 21.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Southland
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M3.2 Earthquake near OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand)
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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.
Details
ID
bdcd0974a9cba8eec5cdb5645c4a6235c56ccad0
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
21.7 km
UTC time
2025-05-17 14:36:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-46.46310,
167.35520
Temperature
10.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
21.7 km
21.7 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
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