Earthquake OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z. (3.1 ml) (2025-05-18 10:43:36 UTC)

1747565016

-47.6346, 165.9315

5.00 KM

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck on OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z., at 2025-05-18 10:43:36 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 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. (3.1 ml) (2025-05-18 10:43:36 UTC)

Magnitudo (ml)

3.1

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250518_0000125

Nearest Places

Solander Trough / 20.23 km
Vancouver Rock / 61.37 km
Daption Rocks / 62.45 km
Alert Stack / 62.74 km
High Island / 63.4 km

Comment

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Source: USGS (Automatic)

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Depth: 3.10 km
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4.1

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2.5

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Depth: 103.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.1

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Depth: 32.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

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6.2

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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

6.2

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Time: 1745932592
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.2

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Time: 1743488539
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.5

OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z.
Time: 1743478022
Depth: 13.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.2

OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z.
Time: 1743385061
Depth: 11.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)