Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 22.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Gisborne · Gisborne
Country overviewNew Zealand · Gisborne
M3.4 Earthquake near Gisborne (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On September 21, 2026 at 03:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Gisborne (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 23 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
066715a67e0ce1eefca0b1934eb65feab576952e
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
22.8 km
UTC time
2026-09-21 03:00:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.40130,
178.55460
Temperature
12.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
22.8 km
22.8 km — shallower than the regional average (69.5 km)
Regional average: 69.5 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
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Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 717 Catalogue entries
Of 716 other entries for this area and period, 211 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
619
Country (24h)
New Zealand
2