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M3.6 Depth: 216.8 km

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

UTC time: 2026-04-05 18:18:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. on April 5, 2026 at 18:18 UTC. At around 217 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
216.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 18:18:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-35.48530, 178.25460
Temperature
18.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 216.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 216.8 km
Intermediate
216.8 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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  • Rumble III
    Distance: 35 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
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  • Healy
    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -980 m ·Last eruption: 1360 ·New Zealand
  • Tangaroa
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