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M4.0 Depth: 16.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2026-07-16 08:58:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. on July 16, 2026 at 08:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 08:58:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.67070, 178.93800
Temperature
15.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Whakaari/White Island
    Distance: 156 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
  • Clark
    Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -860 m ·New Zealand
  • Tangaroa
    Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 189 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble III
    Distance: 218 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand

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