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M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Taranaki (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-02-07 01:37:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Taranaki (New Zealand) on February 7, 2026 at 01:37 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 event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-07 01:37:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
State
Taranaki
City
Taranaki
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-39.23090, 173.73220
Temperature
19.0°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
5 km — shallower than the regional average (69.2 km)
Regional average: 69.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Taranaki
    Distance: 30 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'518 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
  • Tongariro
    Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Taupo
    Distance: 193 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 269 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Auckland Volcanic Field
    Distance: 277 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1446 ·New Zealand

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