Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.
M3.3 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.
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About this earthquake
On October 17, 2026 at 05:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.. With a focal depth of about 10 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
ID
2408c9b847cb84f41a9c5e1ce580a075d1c2a587
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-17 05:17:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-40.48100,
179.76960
Temperature
11.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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