Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
West Coast · Westland District
Country overviewNew Zealand · West Coast
M3.6 Earthquake near Westland District, West Coast (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On May 24, 2026 at 21:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Westland District, West Coast (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
055bdb519811d5bacf2a3d29b1719a2b76a22e02
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-24 21:43:57 UTC
Local time
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City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-43.61350,
169.82750
Temperature
8.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (70.9 km)
Regional average: 70.9 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
West Coast
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 30 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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