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M3.0 Depth: 33.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2025-09-15 12:42:37 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-15 12:42:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.39770, 179.98170
Temperature
14.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33 km
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

  • Tangaroa
    Distance: 211 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 212 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Clark
    Distance: 218 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -860 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 222 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble III
    Distance: 228 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand
  • Whakaari/White Island
    Distance: 248 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand

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