Earthquake SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (4.5 m) (2025-07-21 22:24:57 UTC)
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck on SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND, at 2025-07-21 22:24:57 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 SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Recommendation
Strong Earthquake
Strong Earthquake
Action
Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.
Magnitudo (m)
4.5
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250721_0000286
Nearest Places
- Adams Burn / 0.79 km
- Forster Burn / 1.36 km
- Philipson Burn / 1.93 km
- Lake Te Au / 2.1 km
- Mount Hall / 2.23 km
Comment
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