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M3.5 Depth: 81.4 km

M3.5 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND

UTC time: 2026-05-06 01:00:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 01:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 81 km. 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
M3.5
Depth
81.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 01:00:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.50800, 167.24830
Temperature
14.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 81.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 81.4 km
Intermediate
81.4 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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