Earthquake SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (3.1 ml) (2025-04-19 23:17:07 UTC)

1745104627

-43.7049, 170.1113

5.00 KM

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck on SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND, at 2025-04-19 23:17:07 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 (3.1 ml) (2025-04-19 23:17:07 UTC)

Magnitudo (ml)

3.1

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250419_0000258

Nearest Places

Wakefield Falls / 1.68 km
Hooker River / 1.74 km
Mount Wakefield / 1.85 km
Foliage Hill / 2.27 km
Kea Point Track / 2.54 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

2.9

CENTRAL TURKEY
Time: 1745126254
Depth: 5.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.6

66 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico
Time: 1745125906
Depth: 4.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.2

PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION
Time: 1745125728
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.5

30 km SE of Mina, Nevada
Time: 1745125719
Depth: 6.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.6

WESTERN TURKEY
Time: 1745125671
Depth: 5.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

3.0

SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time: 1744921466
Depth: 5.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.1

SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time: 1744488368
Depth: 4.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.0

SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time: 1743242254
Depth: 40.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.1

SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time: 1741833329
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.0

SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time: 1741649207
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)