Earthquake SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (3.3 ml) (2025-02-20 19:33:18 UTC)

1740079998

-41.1130, 173.1160

106.60 KM

A 3.3 magnitude earthquake struck on SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND, at 2025-02-20 19:33:18 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

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 (3.3 ml) (2025-02-20 19:33:18 UTC)

Magnitudo (ml)

3.3

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250220_0000230

Nearest Places

Tasman Bay / 7.17 km
Kina Beach / 7.46 km
Aporo's Pondsiders Country B&B / 8.16 km
Jackett Island / 8.19 km
Port Motueka / 8.2 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.8

41 km NE of Susitna North, Alaska
Time: 1740163490
Depth: 26.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

0.8

2 km of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1740163451
Depth: 0.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

4.1

Talaud Islands, Indonesia
Time: 1740163441
Depth: 76.83 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

4.1

KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA
Time: 1740163441
Depth: 77.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.4

OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.
Time: 1740162668
Depth: 178.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

3.6

COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND
Time: 1740109691
Depth: 114.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.2

COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND
Time: 1740038305
Depth: 158.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.6

SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time: 1740020672
Depth: 57.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.2

COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND
Time: 1739666700
Depth: 79.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.7

SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time: 1736432710
Depth: 71.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)