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M3.2 Depth: 51.3 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Gisborne District, Gisborne (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-05-08 23:15:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 8, 2026 at 23:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Gisborne District, Gisborne (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 51 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 51.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 51.3 km
Shallow
51.3 km
51.3 km — shallower than the regional average (70.1 km)
Regional average: 70.1 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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    Distance: 173 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
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