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M3.4 Depth: 320.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2026-05-18 18:46:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 18:46 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.. At roughly 320 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. 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
M3.4
Depth
320.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 18:46:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-36.21670, 177.92300
Temperature
17.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 320 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 320 km
Deep
320 km
Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 15 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand
  • Tangaroa
    Distance: 15 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 26 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Clark
    Distance: 27 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -860 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble III
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble II West
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -1'200 m ·New Zealand

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