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M3.1 Depth: 21.7 km

M3.1 Earthquake near OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2025-09-16 22:06:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 16, 2025 at 22:06 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
21.7 km
UTC time
2025-09-16 22:06:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
City
Southland
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-46.55990, 166.97890
Temperature
11.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.7 km
Shallow
21.7 km
21.7 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

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