M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near NORTH OF NEW ZEALAND

UTC time: 2026-06-20 01:04:09 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 20, 2026 at 01:04 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near NORTH OF NEW ZEALAND. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 01:04:09 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-34.77740, 176.25590
Temperature
17.3°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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  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble III
    Distance: 229 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 232 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Clark
    Distance: 234 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -860 m ·New Zealand
  • Tangaroa
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