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M3.4 Depth: 150.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Tasman District, Tasman (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-03-02 12:03:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Tasman District, Tasman (New Zealand) on March 2, 2026 at 12:03 UTC. At around 150 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 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 150 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 150 km
Intermediate
150 km
150 km — deeper than the regional average (70 km)
Regional average: 70 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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