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M3.8 Depth: 33.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2026-06-22 09:13:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. on June 22, 2026 at 09:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 33 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-22 09:13:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-40.15440, 178.77260
Temperature
13.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33 km
Shallow
33 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

  • Taupo
    Distance: 291 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 291 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
  • Tongariro
    Distance: 291 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 296 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Whakaari/White Island
    Distance: 324 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 387 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand

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