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M3.1 Depth: 114.4 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Hope, Tasman (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-06-24 04:53:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Hope, Tasman (New Zealand) on June 24, 2026 at 04:53 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 114 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
114.4 km
UTC time
2026-06-24 04:53:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
State
Tasman
City
Hope
County
Tasman District
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-41.36230, 173.17090
Temperature
9.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 114.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 114.4 km
Intermediate
114.4 km
114.4 km — deeper than the regional average (69.9 km)
Regional average: 69.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 242 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'518 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·New Zealand
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  • Taupo
    Distance: 369 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 456 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand

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