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M3.2 Depth: 54.3 km

M3.2 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2025-12-27 03:25:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 27, 2025 at 03:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 54 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
54.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-27 03:25:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
City
Southland
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.08580, 167.75050
Temperature
13.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 54.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 54.3 km
Shallow
54.3 km
54.3 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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