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M4.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2026-08-08 05:13:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. on August 8, 2026 at 05:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-08 05:13:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-35.35950, 179.89100
Temperature
13.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
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

  • Healy
    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -980 m ·Last eruption: 1360 ·New Zealand
  • Brothers
    Distance: 92 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -1'350 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble II West
    Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -1'200 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble III
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 176 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 187 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand

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