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M3.4 Depth: 141.7 km

M3.4 Earthquake near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND

UTC time: 2026-04-06 09:26:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND on April 6, 2026 at 09:26 UTC. At around 142 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
141.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 09:26:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.15840, 176.19820
Temperature
12.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 141.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 141.7 km
Intermediate
141.7 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

  • Okataina
    Distance: 27 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Taupo
    Distance: 74 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 98 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand
  • Whakaari/White Island
    Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
  • Tongariro
    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand

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