M3.0 Depth: 146.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2025-11-28 14:41:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 28, 2025 at 14:41 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 146 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

146.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-28 14:41:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

New Zealand

City

Bay of Plenty

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-38.01930, 176.30270

Temperature

11.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

146 km

146 km — deeper than the regional average (69.9 km)

Regional average: 69.9 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

Okataina

Distance: 24 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
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Taupo

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Whakaari/White Island

Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
Tongariro

Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
Ruapehu

Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand

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