M3.0 Depth: 176.1 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2025-12-30 03:53:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 30, 2025 at 03:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 176 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

176.1 km

UTC time

2025-12-30 03:53:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

New Zealand

City

Marlborough

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-41.10290, 173.60130

Temperature

9.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

176.1 km

176.1 km — deeper than the regional average (69.9 km)

Regional average: 69.9 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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Ruapehu

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Tongariro

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Taupo

Distance: 324 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
Okataina

Distance: 411 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
Auckland Volcanic Field

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