Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 98.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Southland
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M3.8 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand) on May 27, 2025 at 05:39 UTC. At around 98 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
f24598dd8afa45cecf83f766cda4d8123c3766ef
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
98.1 km
UTC time
2025-05-27 05:39:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.05820,
167.45220
Temperature
10.6°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
98.1 km
98.1 km — deeper than 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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