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M3.0 Depth: 129.2 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Rotorua Lakes District, Bay of Plenty (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-05-22 15:32:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 22, 2026 at 15:32 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Rotorua Lakes District, Bay of Plenty (New Zealand). At around 129 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. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
129.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 15:32:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
State
Bay of Plenty
City
Rotorua Lakes District
County
Rotorua Lakes District
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.20360, 176.29510
Temperature
7.1°C

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