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M3.0 Depth: 31.5 km

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

UTC time: 2026-04-06 15:03:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. on April 6, 2026 at 15:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 32 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
31.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 15:03:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.33560, 178.50290
Temperature
17.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31.5 km
Shallow
31.5 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

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    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
  • Tangaroa
    Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble III
    Distance: 177 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand

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