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M3.6 Depth: 63.7 km

M3.6 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND

UTC time: 2026-05-12 01:53:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 01:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 64 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
63.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 01:53:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.45930, 167.22250
Temperature
11.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 63.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 63.7 km
Shallow
63.7 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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