Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 194.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
West Coast
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M3.2 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On July 27, 2025 at 11:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 195 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
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Details
ID
dcdb5e6ae248efa89e71a578278daec0c55278f1
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
194.9 km
UTC time
2025-07-27 11:15:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-41.19750,
172.51330
Temperature
12.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
194.9 km
194.9 km — deeper than the regional average (70.9 km)
Regional average: 70.9 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
West Coast
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 30 Catalogue entries
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