Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 33.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Gisborne · Gisborne
Country overviewNew Zealand · Gisborne
M3.3 Earthquake near Gisborne (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On October 17, 2026 at 04:32 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Gisborne (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 34 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
09ed52b55f1c215e92fd22cfe40724202ba42493
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
33.9 km
UTC time
2026-10-17 04:32:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.84840,
178.00950
Temperature
10.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
33.9 km
33.9 km — shallower than the regional average (70.8 km)
Regional average: 70.8 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Gisborne Airport20.8 kmStraight-line distance
New Zealand · GIS · NZGS
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 725 Catalogue entries
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