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M3.2 Depth: 102.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-05 21:03:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. on August 5, 2026 at 21:03 UTC. At around 102 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
102.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-05 21:03:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-36.87080, 177.15750
Temperature
9.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 102 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 102 km
Intermediate
102 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

  • Whakaari/White Island
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
  • Clark
    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -860 m ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 92 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand
  • Tangaroa
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand

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