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M3.4 Depth: 148.9 km

M3.4 Earthquake near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2025-05-16 17:54:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand) on May 16, 2025 at 17:54 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 149 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
148.9 km
UTC time
2025-05-16 17:54:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
City
Bay of Plenty
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.02700, 176.42070
Temperature
7.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 148.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 148.9 km
Intermediate
148.9 km
148.9 km — deeper than the regional average (69.9 km)
Regional average: 69.9 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: 16 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 84 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand
  • Whakaari/White Island
    Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
  • Taupo
    Distance: 96 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Tongariro
    Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand

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