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M3.1 Depth: 158.5 km

M3.1 Earthquake near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND

UTC time: 2026-03-26 01:03:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND on March 26, 2026 at 01:03 UTC. At around 159 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
M3.1
Depth
158.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-26 01:03:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-39.37510, 174.39760
Temperature
16.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 158.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 158.5 km
Intermediate
158.5 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: 29 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'518 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
  • Tongariro
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Taupo
    Distance: 145 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 228 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Auckland Volcanic Field
    Distance: 279 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1446 ·New Zealand

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