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M3.1 Depth: 67.3 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-21 15:55:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. on July 21, 2026 at 15:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 67 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
67.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 15:55:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.27320, 177.55800
Temperature
12.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 67.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 67.3 km
Shallow
67.3 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: 43 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
  • Clark
    Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -860 m ·New Zealand
  • Tangaroa
    Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 116 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 135 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand

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