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M4.3 Depth: 142.2 km

M4.3 Earthquake near New Zealand / Aotearoa (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 19:16:28 UTC Local time: —

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 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
142.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 19:16:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
City
New Zealand / Aotearoa
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-30.52900, -178.55140

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 142.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 142.2 km
Intermediate
142.2 km
142.2 km — deeper than the regional average (69.8 km)
Regional average: 69.8 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

  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 2 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 36 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 57 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand
  • Wright
    Distance: 159 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: -900 m ·New Zealand

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