Overview

• A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit off the southern coast of New Zealand's South Island on March 25, 2025, at a depth of 21 kilometers.
• The quake's initial magnitude was estimated at 6.8 but later revised to 6.7 by the US Geological Survey (USGS).
• No significant damage or tsunami warnings have been reported, though thousands of residents felt the tremors.
• The New Zealand National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) advised people to avoid beaches due to the risk of strong currents and waves.
• New Zealand's location on the Pacific and Australian tectonic plate boundary makes it highly prone to earthquakes, recalling past events such as the devastating 2011 Christchurch disaster.