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M3.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2026-04-10 15:46:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. on April 10, 2026 at 15:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-10 15:46:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-35.85450, 177.27310
Temperature
20.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

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  • Tangaroa
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble III
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble II West
    Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -1'200 m ·New Zealand

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