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M3.0 Depth: 301.1 km

M3.0 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2026-05-21 18:49:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. on May 21, 2026 at 18:49 UTC. At roughly 301 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
301.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 18:49:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-36.23160, 177.31750
Temperature
17.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 301.1 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 301.1 km
Deep
301.1 km
Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Clark
    Distance: 52 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -860 m ·New Zealand
  • Tangaroa
    Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble III
    Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand
  • Whakaari/White Island
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand

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