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M4.3 Depth: 18.4 km

M4.3 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2026-04-05 17:22:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. on April 5, 2026 at 17:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
18.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 17:22:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.02570, 178.55190
Temperature
17.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.4 km
Shallow
18.4 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

  • Whakaari/White Island
    Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 180 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Clark
    Distance: 187 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -860 m ·New Zealand
  • Tangaroa
    Distance: 195 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 212 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 215 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand

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