M3.0 Depth: 66.8 km

M3.0 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2025-10-15 03:58:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (New Zealand) on October 15, 2025 at 03:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 67 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

66.8 km

UTC time

2025-10-15 03:58:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

New Zealand

City

Bay of Plenty

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-37.37030, 177.17670

Temperature

15.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

66.8 km

66.8 km — close to 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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