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M3.0 Depth: 57.3 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Gisborne District, Gisborne (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 00:44:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 20, 2026 at 00:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Gisborne District, Gisborne (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 57 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 57.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 57.3 km
Shallow
57.3 km
57.3 km — close to the regional average (69.9 km)
Regional average: 69.9 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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