Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.
M3.1 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.
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About this earthquake
On May 5, 2026 at 09:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
90c107377d67be56e0f18fa754bcb185a760c48d
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 09:23:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-36.69700,
177.16410
Temperature
18.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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