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M3.5 Depth: 5.9 km

M3.5 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2025-09-24 05:03:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 24, 2025 at 05:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
5.9 km
UTC time
2025-09-24 05:03:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
City
West Coast
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-44.17620, 168.69810
Temperature
2.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.9 km
Shallow
5.9 km
5.9 km — shallower than 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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