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M3.1 Depth: 79.3 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Tasman District, Tasman (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 21:25:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 3, 2026 at 21:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Tasman District, Tasman (New Zealand). At around 79 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 79.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 79.3 km
Intermediate
79.3 km
79.3 km — close to the regional average (70.5 km)
Regional average: 70.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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