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M3.1 Depth: 37.7 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Gisborne District, Gisborne (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-05-31 04:13:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Gisborne District, Gisborne (New Zealand) on May 31, 2026 at 04:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 38 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.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37.7 km
Shallow
37.7 km
37.7 km — shallower than the regional average (69.9 km)
Regional average: 69.9 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

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