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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 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 129.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 129.2 km
Intermediate
129.2 km
129.2 km — deeper than the regional average (69.2 km)
Regional average: 69.2 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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    Distance: 19 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Taupo
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  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 103 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand
  • Whakaari/White Island
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
  • Tongariro
    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand

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