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M3.0 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2026-03-20 05:57:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. on March 20, 2026 at 05:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 05:57:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.49370, 179.34620
Temperature
18.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 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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    Distance: 209 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand

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