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M3.8 Depth: 162.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Rotorua Lakes District, Bay of Plenty (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-06-15 02:54:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 15, 2026 at 02:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Rotorua Lakes District, Bay of Plenty (New Zealand). At around 162 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. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
162.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-15 02:54:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
State
Bay of Plenty
City
Rotorua Lakes District
County
Rotorua Lakes District
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.17230, 176.18870
Temperature
9.9°C

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