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M3.0 Depth: 82.9 km

M3.0 Earthquake near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND

UTC time: 2026-03-16 06:52:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 16, 2026 at 06:52 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 83 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
82.9 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 06:52:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.24210, 176.65580
Temperature
12.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 82.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 82.9 km
Intermediate
82.9 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

  • Okataina
    Distance: 16 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Taupo
    Distance: 89 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Whakaari/White Island
    Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 113 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand
  • Tongariro
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand

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