M3.1 Depth: 98.4 km

M3.1 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND

UTC time: 2026-05-06 21:17:32 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 21:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND. At around 98 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
98.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 21:17:32 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.03000, 167.43150
Temperature
14.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 98.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 98.4 km
Intermediate
98.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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