Earthquake SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (3.1 m) (2025-03-16 02:38:56 UTC)

1742092736

-42.0682, 172.6277

38.60 KM

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck on SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND, at 2025-03-16 02:38:56 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) (2025-03-16 02:38:56 UTC)

Magnitudo (m)

3.1

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250316_0000024

Nearest Places

Moss Pass / 2.22 km
Blue Lake Hut / 2.51 km
D'Urville Track / 2.53 km
Blue Lake / 2.72 km
Lake Constance / 2.97 km

Comment

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Source: BMKG (Automatic)

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Depth: 10.00 km
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Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.6

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Depth: 33.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

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Depth: 12.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

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Time: 1741258362
Depth: 7.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.5

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Time: 1741196728
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.6

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Time: 1740020672
Depth: 57.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.7

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Time: 1736432710
Depth: 71.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)