Earthquake OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z. (3.2 m) (2025-05-17 14:36:53 UTC)

1747492613

-46.4631, 167.3552

21.70 KM

A 3.2 magnitude earthquake struck on OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z., at 2025-05-17 14:36:53 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 OFF W. COAST OF S. 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 W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z. (3.2 m) (2025-05-17 14:36:53 UTC)

Magnitudo (m)

3.2

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250517_0000181

Nearest Places

Spire Peak / 11.05 km
Kepler Mountains / 11.09 km
Mid Bay Reef / 23.46 km
Sand Hill Point / 23.88 km
Edwin Burn / 24.07 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

3.3

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Time: 1747508290
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

3.3

PAPUA, INDONESIA
Time: 1747508290
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.0

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Time: 1747508276
Depth: 19.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

0.8

9 km WNW of Cobb, CA
Time: 1747507868
Depth: 2.21 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.6

NEVADA
Time: 1747507715
Depth: 8.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

3.6

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Time: 1746126023
Depth: 12.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.2

OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z.
Time: 1746097659
Depth: 88.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.1

OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z.
Time: 1745952277
Depth: 17.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.0

OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z.
Time: 1743166925
Depth: 15.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.0

OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z.
Time: 1743140861
Depth: 10.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)