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M4.4 Depth: 5.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-05 09:37:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 09:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 09:37:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-36.61410, 177.34950
Temperature
18.6°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

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    Distance: 48 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -860 m ·New Zealand
  • Tangaroa
    Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Whakaari/White Island
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 123 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand

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