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M3.0 Depth: 128.8 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Bay of Plenty (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-08-22 23:29:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Bay of Plenty (New Zealand) on August 22, 2026 at 23:29 UTC. At around 129 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
128.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-22 23:29:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
State
Bay of Plenty
City
Bay of Plenty
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.47310, 177.29480
Temperature
15.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 128.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 128.8 km
Intermediate
128.8 km
128.8 km — deeper than the regional average (70.5 km)
Regional average: 70.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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