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M3.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Westland District, West Coast (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-06-10 06:15:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 10, 2026 at 06:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Westland District, West Coast (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (69.9 km)
Regional average: 69.9 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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