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M3.3 Depth: 142.6 km

M3.3 Earthquake near COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND

UTC time: 2026-01-23 05:41:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND on January 23, 2026 at 05:41 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 143 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
142.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-23 05:41:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-40.47920, 173.30060
Temperature
16.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 142.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 142.6 km
Intermediate
142.6 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

  • Taranaki
    Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'518 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 235 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
  • Tongariro
    Distance: 247 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Taupo
    Distance: 291 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 378 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Auckland Volcanic Field
    Distance: 420 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1446 ·New Zealand

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