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M3.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2026-05-09 01:52:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 9, 2026 at 01:52 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M3.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 01:52:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-36.64090, 177.24660
Temperature
18.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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

  • Clark
    Distance: 57 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -860 m ·New Zealand
  • Tangaroa
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand
  • Whakaari/White Island
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 114 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
605
Country (24h)
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