Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 33.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.
M3.0 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. on September 15, 2025 at 12:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 33 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
c059fb873164c400c2fa6d785bb01259ac31e31e
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-15 12:42:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.39770,
179.98170
Temperature
14.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
33 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
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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