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M3.2 Depth: 145.7 km

M3.2 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2026-05-01 19:17:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 19:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.. At around 146 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
145.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 19:17:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-36.41360, 178.96100

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 145.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 145.7 km
Intermediate
145.7 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 V
    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Tangaroa
    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble III
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand
  • Clark
    Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -860 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble II West
    Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -1'200 m ·New Zealand

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Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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