M3.8 Depth: 170.7 km

M3.8 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2026-05-01 22:58:25 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 22:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 171 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
170.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 22:58:25 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-35.32200, 179.41790
Temperature
17.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 170.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 170.7 km
Intermediate
170.7 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

  • Healy
    Distance: 54 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -980 m ·Last eruption: 1360 ·New Zealand
  • Brothers
    Distance: 59 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -1'350 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble II West
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -1'200 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble III
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand

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