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M3.1 Depth: 5.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-10-15 02:44:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand) on October 15, 2025 at 02:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-15 02:44:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
City
Southland
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.30500, 166.62970
Temperature
12.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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