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M3.6 Depth: 5.3 km

M3.6 Earthquake near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2025-07-15 12:48:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand) on July 15, 2025 at 12:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
5.3 km
UTC time
2025-07-15 12:48:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
City
Auckland
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-35.82850, 174.93160
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.3 km
Shallow
5.3 km
5.3 km — shallower than the regional average (69.9 km)
Regional average: 69.9 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

  • Auckland Volcanic Field
    Distance: 119 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1446 ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 200 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand
  • Clark
    Distance: 270 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -860 m ·New Zealand
  • Whakaari/White Island
    Distance: 275 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 283 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand
  • Tangaroa
    Distance: 284 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand

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