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M3.9 Depth: 150.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2026-08-09 13:03:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 9, 2026 at 13:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 150 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
150.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-09 13:03:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-35.79030, 179.83480
Temperature
15.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 150 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 150 km
Intermediate
150 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Healy
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -980 m ·Last eruption: 1360 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble III
    Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand
  • Brothers
    Distance: 123 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -1'350 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble II West
    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -1'200 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand

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