Earthquake SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (3.8 ml) (2025-02-20 08:27:20 UTC)
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck on SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND, at 2025-02-20 08:27:20 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Recommendation
Moderate Earthquake
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.
Magnitudo (ml)
3.8
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250220_0000075
Nearest Places
- Medley Peak / 0.35 km
- Medley Peak / 1.03 km
- Hamley Peak / 2.56 km
- Evans Peak / 3.6 km
- Hamley Peak / 3.68 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
2.0
DODECANESE IS.-TURKEY BORDER REG
Time:
Depth: 6.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 6.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.2
3 km ENE of Indian Springs, Nevada
Time:
Depth: 0.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 0.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.4
2 km SSE of Loma Linda, CA
Time:
Depth: 17.83 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 17.83 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.1
CRETE, GREECE
Time:
Depth: 24.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 24.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.1
Timor Region
Time:
Depth: 39.62 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 39.62 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
4.2
SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time:
Depth: 33.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 33.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.3
SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time:
Depth: 33.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 33.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.1
SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time:
Depth: 42.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 42.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.3
SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time:
Depth: 73.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 73.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.1
SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time:
Depth: 61.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 61.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)