Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 30.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Bay of Plenty · Bay of Plenty
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M3.4 Earthquake near Bay of Plenty (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On August 18, 2026 at 20:20 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Bay of Plenty (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 31 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
4b04104d8f43bfa2123c02d2909c009c0d332c58
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
30.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 20:20:11 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.77530,
177.56360
Temperature
6.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
30.9 km
30.9 km — shallower than the regional average (70.9 km)
Regional average: 70.9 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
Bay of Plenty
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 115 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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