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M3.0 Depth: 69.8 km

M3.0 Earthquake near COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND

UTC time: 2026-06-20 10:35:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND on June 20, 2026 at 10:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 70 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
69.8 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 10:35:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-40.14190, 174.26930
Temperature
16.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 69.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 69.8 km
Shallow
69.8 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

  • Taranaki
    Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'518 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
  • Tongariro
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Taupo
    Distance: 206 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 293 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 362 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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