Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 35.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Bay of Plenty
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M3.4 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand) on September 12, 2025 at 07:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
f079b41e0fb8a2886ed58a069ae08142695f5130
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
35.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-12 07:38:02 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.42180,
177.91180
Temperature
12.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
35.8 km
35.8 km — shallower than the regional average (70.1 km)
Regional average: 70.1 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
Volcanoes nearby
Bay of Plenty
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 115 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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