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M3.1 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2026-05-18 21:54:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 21:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 21:54:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.26650, 178.82260
Temperature
15.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 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

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    Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
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    Distance: 172 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand

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