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M3.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2026-04-29 18:10:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 29, 2026 at 18:10 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 18:10:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-36.98940, 179.40460

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
  • Clark
    Distance: 152 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -860 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble III
    Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble II West
    Distance: 198 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -1'200 m ·New Zealand

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