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M5.0 Earthquake near New Zealand (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 23:14:40 UTC Local time: —
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M5.0 Earthquake near New Zealand (New Zealand) · 2026-06-21 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M5.0 Earthquake near New Zealand (New Zealand) · 2026-06-21 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On June 21, 2026 at 23:14 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near New Zealand (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

ID
1fc22bc7e1a4bb5b2c36aa52f656c2d495aac881
Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-21 23:14:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
City
New Zealand
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-30.54490, -178.52520
Temperature
18.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (70.9 km)
Regional average: 70.9 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Kermadec Plate.
Near the boundary Kermadec ↔ Australia · about 70 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Whangarei880.4 kmSW50'900
Tauranga932.0 kmSW161'000
Auckland935.8 kmSW1'547'200

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 3 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 38 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 59 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand
  • Wright
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: -900 m ·New Zealand

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.0 to M5.0.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
EMSCM5.010.0 km0.0 km
USGSM5.010.0 km0.0 km

New Zealand

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 725 Catalogue entries

Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.

Open seismic profile

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#52
Earlier events M≥4132
Earlier events M≥565
Compared since2025-01-03

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.12026-02-04 10:39:29 UTC105.8 km###.# km ( ###.# mi) SW (az= 228.2) from San Miguel Is., CA M6.12026-02-04 10:39:29 UTC105.8 kmKermadec Islands, New Zealand M6.12026-02-04 10:39:29 UTC113.3 kmKermadec Islands M5.82026-03-31 19:24:52 UTC23.1 kmKermadec Islands, New Zealand M5.72026-03-31 19:24:51 UTC35.9 kmKermadec Islands, New Zealand

Historic earthquake map · New Zealand

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Country statistics · New Zealand

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