Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 88.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Taranaki
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M3.6 Earthquake near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand) on October 26, 2025 at 23:45 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 89 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
12e716f4c86483a6d48669fa76b39e99fbb7d2a9
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
88.7 km
UTC time
2025-10-26 23:45:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-39.52960,
174.72770
Temperature
14.7°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
88.7 km
88.7 km — deeper than the regional average (70.9 km)
Regional average: 70.9 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
Taranaki
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 34 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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