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M4.3 Depth: 157.5 km

M4.3 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2026-05-06 09:09:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. on May 6, 2026 at 09:09 UTC. At around 158 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
157.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 09:09:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.05270, 177.75510
Temperature
12.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 157.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 157.5 km
Intermediate
157.5 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

  • Clark
    Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -860 m ·New Zealand
  • Whakaari/White Island
    Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
  • Tangaroa
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 136 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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