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M3.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2026-05-09 09:50:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. on May 9, 2026 at 09:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 09:50:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-36.47630, 177.25840
Temperature
17.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
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  • Whakaari/White Island
    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
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    Distance: 127 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand

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