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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Off east coast of North Island

UTC time: 2026-05-05 09:37:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 09:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Off east coast of North Island. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 09:37:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
isc
Coordinates
-36.64200, 177.24200
Temperature
18.6°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

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    Distance: 58 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -860 m ·New Zealand
  • Tangaroa
    Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand
  • Whakaari/White Island
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 113 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand

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