Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 57.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Marlborough
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M3.0 Earthquake near COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand) on June 15, 2025 at 15:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 57 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
c4d42f28874c50404daa078c7a207da32f2e3d9a
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
57.4 km
UTC time
2025-06-15 15:52:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-40.53820,
174.19780
Temperature
12.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
57.4 km
57.4 km — close to 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
Volcanoes nearby
Marlborough
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 47 Catalogue entries
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