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M3.3 Depth: 156.9 km

M3.3 Earthquake near COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND

UTC time: 2026-06-15 14:39:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 15, 2026 at 14:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 157 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
156.9 km
UTC time
2026-06-15 14:39:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-40.49300, 173.42490
Temperature
12.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 156.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 156.9 km
Intermediate
156.9 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

  • Taranaki
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'518 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 227 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
  • Tongariro
    Distance: 240 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Taupo
    Distance: 284 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 371 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Auckland Volcanic Field
    Distance: 418 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1446 ·New Zealand

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