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M3.4 Depth: 150.5 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Rotorua Lakes District, Bay of Plenty (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-01-17 12:46:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 17, 2026 at 12:46 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Rotorua Lakes District, Bay of Plenty (New Zealand). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 151 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 150.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 150.5 km
Intermediate
150.5 km
150.5 km — deeper than the regional average (70 km)
Regional average: 70 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

  • Okataina
    Distance: 28 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Taupo
    Distance: 81 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 91 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand
  • Whakaari/White Island
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
  • Tongariro
    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand

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