Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 5.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Gisborne
Country overviewNew Zealand
M3.1 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On August 9, 2025 at 10:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.
Details
ID
f187a7507c13b9d946e45e7c9f5b6a6f95dd15ed
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.9 km
UTC time
2025-08-09 10:50:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.87990,
178.36360
Temperature
4.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5.9 km
5.9 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
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New Zealand
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 725 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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
595
Country (24h)
New Zealand
2