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M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND

UTC time: 2026-05-09 01:45:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND on May 9, 2026 at 01:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 01:45:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-44.07930, 168.80080
Temperature
5.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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