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M3.5 Depth: 232.7 km

M3.5 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2026-08-13 19:54:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 13, 2026 at 19:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.. At around 233 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
232.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 19:54:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-36.24460, 179.04520
Temperature
14.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 232.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 232.7 km
Intermediate
232.7 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

  • Rumble III
    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand
  • Tangaroa
    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble II West
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -1'200 m ·New Zealand
  • Clark
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -860 m ·New Zealand

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