M4.0 Depth: 209.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND

UTC time: 2026-05-12 12:42:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND on May 12, 2026 at 12:42 UTC. At around 209 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

209.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-12 12:42:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

—

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-39.43210, 174.33510

Temperature

7.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

209 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: 27 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'518 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·New Zealand
Ruapehu

Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
Tongariro

Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
Taupo

Distance: 153 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
Okataina

Distance: 236 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
Auckland Volcanic Field

Distance: 286 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1446 ·New Zealand

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

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Country (24h)

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