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M3.5 Depth: 22.5 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Gisborne (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 21:36:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Gisborne (New Zealand) on August 28, 2026 at 21:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
22.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-28 21:36:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
State
Gisborne
City
Gisborne
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.86380, 178.07810
Temperature
16.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.5 km
Shallow
22.5 km
22.5 km — shallower than the regional average (69.3 km)
Regional average: 69.3 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

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    Distance: 158 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Whakaari/White Island
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  • Taupo
    Distance: 190 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Tongariro
    Distance: 214 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 238 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand

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