Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 7.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
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M3.0 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand) on June 4, 2025 at 07:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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.
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Details
ID
e13baee5872826428505ca36e5cf9bf727c83529
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
7.3 km
UTC time
2025-06-04 07:45:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-43.20020,
171.08550
Temperature
12.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.3 km
7.3 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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