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M3.6 Depth: 281.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near NORTH OF NEW ZEALAND

UTC time: 2026-03-15 01:54:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 15, 2026 at 01:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near NORTH OF NEW ZEALAND. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 281 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
281.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-15 01:54:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-34.85220, 177.70540
Temperature
20.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 281 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 281 km
Intermediate
281 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Rumble II West
    Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -1'200 m ·New Zealand
  • Healy
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -980 m ·Last eruption: 1360 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble III
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand
  • Brothers
    Distance: 124 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -1'350 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand

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