M3.2 Depth: 184.5 km

M3.2 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2026-08-11 11:47:30 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 11, 2026 at 11:47 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.. At around 185 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
184.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 11:47:30 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-35.76190, 178.21630
Temperature
14.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 184.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 184.5 km
Intermediate
184.5 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

  • Rumble III
    Distance: 24 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 42 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 44 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble II West
    Distance: 53 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -1'200 m ·New Zealand
  • Tangaroa
    Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
  • Clark
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -860 m ·New Zealand

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