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M3.9 Depth: 234.1 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Toko, Taranaki (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 16:01:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Toko, Taranaki (New Zealand) on May 21, 2026 at 16:01 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 234 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
234.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 16:01:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
State
Taranaki
City
Toko
County
Stratford District
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-39.32430, 174.39430
Temperature
6.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 234.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 234.1 km
Intermediate
234.1 km
234.1 km — deeper than the regional average (70 km)
Regional average: 70 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

  • Taranaki
    Distance: 28 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'518 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
  • Tongariro
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Taupo
    Distance: 143 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 225 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Auckland Volcanic Field
    Distance: 273 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1446 ·New Zealand

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