Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 66.7 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
On June 17, 2025 at 08:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 67 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.
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Details
ID
d2dcee3717ccc7a3cef31ffd323d422a722102b0
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
66.7 km
UTC time
2025-06-17 08:58:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-40.66220,
173.95200
Temperature
13.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
66.7 km
66.7 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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