Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 26.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
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M3.3 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand) on November 21, 2025 at 17:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
dd8faefba581a18c041102480deaec32cbdc9f74
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-21 17:20:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-43.93260,
172.05510
Temperature
13.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
26 km
26 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
New Zealand
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 725 Catalogue entries
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