M3.7 Depth: 100.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near SOUTH OF KERMADEC ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-05-04 05:13:04 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 05:13 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near SOUTH OF KERMADEC ISLANDS. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 100 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
100.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 05:13:04 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-33.76410, 179.56680
Temperature
18.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 100 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 100 km
Intermediate
100 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

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    Distance: 242 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 292 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 297 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand

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