Earthquake OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (3.9 ml) (2025-03-20 00:12:50 UTC)

1742429570

-37.1884, 179.7869

76.20 KM

A 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck on OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z., at 2025-03-20 00:12:50 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 OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

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 OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. (3.9 ml) (2025-03-20 00:12:50 UTC)

Magnitudo (ml)

3.9

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250320_0000003

Nearest Places

East Cape Ridge / 26.65 km
Lottin Ridge / 80.68 km
Ranfurly Bank / 91.11 km
Awanui Valley / 98.54 km
Ruatoria Knoll / 107.97 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.6

33 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA
Time: 1742465668
Depth: 0.78 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.0

SWITZERLAND
Time: 1742465624
Depth: 8.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

0.2

5 km WSW of Anza, CA
Time: 1742465310
Depth: 4.92 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

0.8

8 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1742465141
Depth: 2.19 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.1

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1742465106
Depth: 10.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

3.2

OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.
Time: 1742204823
Depth: 15.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.6

OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.
Time: 1741554284
Depth: 9.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.2

OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.
Time: 1739753731
Depth: 17.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.0

OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.
Time: 1737995958
Depth: 33.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.3

OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.
Time: 1737690591
Depth: 12.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)