Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 128.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Taranaki
Country overviewNew Zealand
M3.5 Earthquake near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand) on August 12, 2025 at 06:52 UTC. At around 129 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. New Zealand: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.
Details
ID
f5158d04acae04c232b1a35b8d04c15003209b82
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
128.6 km
UTC time
2025-08-12 06:52:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-39.48030,
174.53140
Temperature
6.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
128.6 km
128.6 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
Volcanoes nearby
Taranaki
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 34 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)
594
Country (24h)
New Zealand
2