Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 5.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
West Coast
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M3.5 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
fa1846ca2f2cf129877d07513f3cbaf30ee2b30c
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
5.9 km
UTC time
2025-09-24 05:03:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-44.17620,
168.69810
Temperature
2.1°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
West Coast
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 30 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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