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M3.1 Depth: 25.7 km

M3.1 Earthquake near COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND

UTC time: 2026-05-18 16:43:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 16:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
25.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 16:43:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-41.20470, 174.89100
Temperature
3.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.7 km
Shallow
25.7 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

  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 222 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
  • Taranaki
    Distance: 223 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'518 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·New Zealand
  • Tongariro
    Distance: 236 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Taupo
    Distance: 283 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 366 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 452 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand

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Global (24h)
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