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M3.9 Depth: 324.9 km

M3.9 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2026-08-15 01:15:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. on August 15, 2026 at 01:15 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 325 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
324.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 01:15:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-35.81850, 178.24390
Temperature
14.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 324.9 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 324.9 km
Deep
324.9 km
Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Rumble III
    Distance: 23 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 36 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 39 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble II West
    Distance: 58 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -1'200 m ·New Zealand
  • Tangaroa
    Distance: 59 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
  • Clark
    Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -860 m ·New Zealand

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