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M3.0 Depth: 260.8 km

M3.0 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2026-06-18 12:31:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 18, 2026 at 12:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.. At around 261 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
260.8 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 12:31:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-35.48760, 177.59850
Temperature
15.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 260.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 260.8 km
Intermediate
260.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 82 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble III
    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble II West
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -1'200 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Tangaroa
    Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
  • Clark
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -860 m ·New Zealand

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