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M3.4 Depth: 469.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near SOUTH OF KERMADEC ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-08-01 16:20:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH OF KERMADEC ISLANDS on August 1, 2026 at 16:20 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 469 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
469.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-01 16:20:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.39590, 179.68280
Temperature
14.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 469 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 469 km
Deep
469 km
Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Rumble III
    Distance: 389 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 438 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 441 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand

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