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M4.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2026-05-05 12:31:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 12:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 12:31:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-36.54820, 177.29000
Temperature
18.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

  • Clark
    Distance: 50 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -860 m ·New Zealand
  • Tangaroa
    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 82 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Whakaari/White Island
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 123 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand

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