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M3.3 Depth: 152.7 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Tasman District, Tasman (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 18:53:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 16, 2026 at 18:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Tasman District, Tasman (New Zealand). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 153 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 152.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 152.7 km
Intermediate
152.7 km
152.7 km — deeper than the regional average (69.8 km)
Regional average: 69.8 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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