Earthquake SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (3.1 m) (2025-02-16 08:03:54 UTC)

1739693034

-45.1807, 167.4210

42.60 KM

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck on SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND, at 2025-02-16 08:03:54 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of m and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND

Recommendation
Moderate Earthquake

Action

Noticeable shaking, items may rattle, but typically little to no damage.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On under a sturdy piece of furniture. Move away from windows or heavy objects that might fall. Outdoors: Move to an open area away from buildings, trees, and power lines.

Earthquake SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (3.1 m) (2025-02-16 08:03:54 UTC)

Magnitudo (m)

3.1

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250216_0000081

Nearest Places

MURCHISON MOUNTAINS / 2.09 km
Esk Saddle / 2.44 km
Jennings Burn / 2.48 km
Lake Wisely / 2.56 km
Wisely Burn / 3.49 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

2.0

DODECANESE IS.-TURKEY BORDER REG
Time: 1740438954
Depth: 6.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.2

3 km ENE of Indian Springs, Nevada
Time: 1740438676
Depth: 0.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.4

2 km SSE of Loma Linda, CA
Time: 1740438329
Depth: 17.83 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.1

CRETE, GREECE
Time: 1740437915
Depth: 24.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.1

Timor Region
Time: 1740437878
Depth: 39.62 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

4.2

SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time: 1740415489
Depth: 33.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.8

SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time: 1740040040
Depth: 23.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.3

SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time: 1739976195
Depth: 33.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.3

SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time: 1739640957
Depth: 73.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.1

SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time: 1739300300
Depth: 61.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)