Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 349.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Bay of Plenty · Bay of Plenty
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M3.4 Earthquake near Bay of Plenty (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Bay of Plenty (New Zealand) on September 2, 2026 at 21:25 UTC. At roughly 349 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
0fd63bcce0e69370c3f7369a212aa816117a6608
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
349.2 km
UTC time
2026-09-02 21:25:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.11020,
176.26870
Temperature
12.0°C
Depth profile
Deep
349.2 km
349.2 km — deeper than the regional average (70.9 km)
Regional average: 70.9 km
Why depth matters
Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Bay of Plenty
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 115 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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