Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 21.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Southland
Country overviewNew Zealand
M3.1 Earthquake near OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand)
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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 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.
Details
ID
dd4a2c4b642b19a02de725187deaaae75aaa912f
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
21.7 km
UTC time
2025-09-16 22:06:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-46.55990,
166.97890
Temperature
11.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
21.7 km
21.7 km — shallower than 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
Southland
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 147 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
599
Country (24h)
New Zealand
2