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M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2026-05-06 15:09:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. on May 6, 2026 at 15:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 15:09:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-36.60100, 177.23300
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: 57 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -860 m ·New Zealand
  • Tangaroa
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Whakaari/White Island
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 115 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand

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