Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M3.0 earthquake 0 km N of Mairehau, New Zealand
A magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck 0 km N of Mairehau, New Zealand at Aug 30, 2025, 10:30 UTC, at a depth of 15 km. The epicentre was 4 km (3 mi) N of Christchurch. 13 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 3.0 ml |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 30, 2025, 10:30 UTC |
| Depth | 15.5 km |
| Coordinates | -43.496, 172.640 |
| Felt reports | 13 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 | 34 km SSW of Leeston, New Zealand | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.1 | 63 km WSW of Hanmer Springs, New Zealand | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 19 km | |
| 2.6 | 5 km SE of Kennedys Bush, New Zealand | 16 km / 10 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.