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M3.3 Depth: 198.4 km

M3.3 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2026-04-04 21:38:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 21:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.. At around 198 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
198.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 21:38:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.63550, 177.15300
Temperature
17.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 198.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 198.4 km
Intermediate
198.4 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

  • Whakaari/White Island
    Distance: 13 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 81 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 89 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand
  • Clark
    Distance: 146 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -860 m ·New Zealand
  • Tangaroa
    Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
  • Taupo
    Distance: 168 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand

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