Earthquake SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (3.4 ml) (2025-05-15 12:00:32 UTC)

1747310432

-45.1714, 167.3956

5.00 KM

A 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck on SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND, at 2025-05-15 12:00:32 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 (3.4 ml) (2025-05-15 12:00:32 UTC)

Magnitudo (ml)

3.4

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250515_0000141

Nearest Places

Esk Saddle / 0.89 km
Jennings Burn / 2.4 km
Irene Mountain / 2.9 km
Tawera Tarn / 2.99 km
Lake Wisely / 3.02 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.9

1 km ESE of View Park-Windsor Hills, CA
Time: 1747575011
Depth: 8.97 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

0.8

1 km NE of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1747574871
Depth: 0.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.8

PUERTO RICO
Time: 1747574551
Depth: 6.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.4

55 km WNW of Tatitlek, Alaska
Time: 1747574356
Depth: 0.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.7

WESTERN TURKEY
Time: 1747574141
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

3.4

SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time: 1747540572
Depth: 99.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.2

SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time: 1747308914
Depth: 3.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.6

SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time: 1747196104
Depth: 49.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.0

SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time: 1746892677
Depth: 67.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.2

SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time: 1746776483
Depth: 59.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)