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M3.3 Depth: 354.5 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Sentry Hill, Taranaki (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-02-06 07:50:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 6, 2026 at 07:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Sentry Hill, Taranaki (New Zealand). The deep hypocenter at about 355 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 354.5 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 354.5 km
Deep
354.5 km
354.5 km — deeper than the regional average (70 km)
Regional average: 70 km
Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Taranaki
    Distance: 30 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'518 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
  • Tongariro
    Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Taupo
    Distance: 149 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 223 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Auckland Volcanic Field
    Distance: 246 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1446 ·New Zealand

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