Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 142.2 km
- Source
- USGS
New Zealand / Aotearoa
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M4.3 Earthquake near New Zealand / Aotearoa (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near New Zealand / Aotearoa (New Zealand) on May 1, 2026 at 19:16 UTC. At around 142 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
260527582e1967c2c8e301341dfff0ba9610b955
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
142.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 19:16:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
New Zealand / Aotearoa
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-30.52900,
-178.55140
Depth profile
Intermediate
142.2 km
142.2 km — deeper than the regional average (70.9 km)
Regional average: 70.9 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 725 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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