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M3.5 Depth: 134.4 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Rotorua Lakes District, Bay of Plenty

UTC time: 2026-05-20 01:28:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2026 at 01:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Rotorua Lakes District, Bay of Plenty. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 134 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
M3.5
Depth
134.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 01:28:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
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State
Bay of Plenty
City
Rotorua Lakes District
County
Rotorua Lakes District
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.11120, 176.45290
Temperature
8.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 134.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 134.4 km
Intermediate
134.4 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

  • Okataina
    Distance: 7 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Taupo
    Distance: 89 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Whakaari/White Island
    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 94 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand
  • Tongariro
    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand

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Global (24h)
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