Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 76.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Southland
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M3.2 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On July 5, 2025 at 07:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand). At around 77 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
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Details
ID
e3664cb1b380283a82c6d862b1222f02f4c91b18
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
76.9 km
UTC time
2025-07-05 07:25:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.00590,
167.48960
Temperature
10.4°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
76.9 km
76.9 km — close to 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
Southland
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 147 Catalogue entries
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