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M3.7 Depth: 33.6 km

M3.7 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2026-04-06 00:43:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 00:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.. With a focal depth of about 34 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
33.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 00:43:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.53110, 178.39040
Temperature
18.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33.6 km
Shallow
33.6 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

  • Whakaari/White Island
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
  • Clark
    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -860 m ·New Zealand
  • Tangaroa
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 159 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 179 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand

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