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M3.7 Depth: 169.2 km

M3.7 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2026-05-06 07:48:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. on May 6, 2026 at 07:48 UTC. At around 169 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
169.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 07:48:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-36.48380, 177.64030
Temperature
18.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 169.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 169.2 km
Intermediate
169.2 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

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    Distance: 18 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -860 m ·New Zealand
  • Tangaroa
    Distance: 39 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 54 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 63 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble III
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand
  • Whakaari/White Island
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand

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