Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.3 earthquake 37 km W of Motueka, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 37 km W of Motueka, New Zealand at Sep 8, 2025, 03:50 UTC, at a depth of 7 km. The epicentre was 53 km (33 mi) WNW of Richmond. 2 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.3 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 8, 2025, 03:50 UTC |
| Depth | 6.7 km |
| Coordinates | -41.198, 172.581 |
| Felt reports | 2 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 28 km W of Picton, New Zealand | 91 km / 57 mi | depth 95 km | |
| 4.0 | 39 km ENE of Takaka, New Zealand | 78 km / 48 mi | depth 163 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.