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M3.2 Depth: 211.5 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Ōhiwa, Bay of Plenty (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-05-27 08:53:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 27, 2026 at 08:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Ōhiwa, Bay of Plenty (New Zealand). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 212 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
211.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-27 08:53:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
State
Bay of Plenty
City
Ōhiwa
County
Ōpōtiki District
Village
Ōhiwa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.00200, 177.13390
Temperature
6.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 211.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 211.5 km
Intermediate
211.5 km
211.5 km — deeper than the regional average (69.2 km)
Regional average: 69.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Whakaari/White Island
    Distance: 54 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 58 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 112 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand
  • Taupo
    Distance: 139 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Tongariro
    Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Clark
    Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -860 m ·New Zealand

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