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M3.0 Depth: 188.1 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Huinga, Taranaki (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-04-26 06:23:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Huinga, Taranaki (New Zealand) on April 26, 2026 at 06:23 UTC. At around 188 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
188.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-26 06:23:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
State
Taranaki
City
Huinga
County
Stratford District
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-39.35210, 174.44960
Temperature
11.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 188.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 188.1 km
Intermediate
188.1 km
188.1 km — deeper than the regional average (70.1 km)
Regional average: 70.1 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

  • Taranaki
    Distance: 33 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'518 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
  • Tongariro
    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Taupo
    Distance: 140 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 222 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Auckland Volcanic Field
    Distance: 276 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1446 ·New Zealand

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