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M3.1 Depth: 282.1 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-05 04:10:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 04:10 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.. At around 282 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
282.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 04:10:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-35.36850, 177.14520
Temperature
18.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 282.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 282.1 km
Intermediate
282.1 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: 118 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble II West
    Distance: 125 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -1'200 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble III
    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Tangaroa
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
  • Clark
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -860 m ·New Zealand

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