M4.1 earthquake - 75 km SW of Waikowhai, New Zealand

What happened

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 75 km SW of Waikowhai, New Zealand on 5 Mar 2025, 18:49 UTC at a depth of 14 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

The nearest town in our records is Timaru, about 172 km away in Canterbury, New Zealand.