M3.6 Depth: 286.7 km

M3.6 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2026-04-10 22:52:00 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. on April 10, 2026 at 22:52 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 287 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
286.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-10 22:52:00 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-35.87710, 178.78390
Temperature
20.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 286.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 286.7 km
Intermediate
286.7 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

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    Distance: 31 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 61 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble II West
    Distance: 63 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -1'200 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand
  • Tangaroa
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  • Healy
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -980 m ·Last eruption: 1360 ·New Zealand

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