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M3.5 Depth: 183.3 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Tasman (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-06-27 12:39:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Tasman (New Zealand) on June 27, 2026 at 12:39 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 183 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
183.3 km
UTC time
2026-06-27 12:39:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
State
Tasman
City
Tasman
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-40.86490, 173.06640
Temperature
-4.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 183.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 183.3 km
Intermediate
183.3 km
183.3 km — deeper than the regional average (70 km)
Regional average: 70 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: 194 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'518 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 276 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
  • Tongariro
    Distance: 289 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Taupo
    Distance: 335 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 422 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Auckland Volcanic Field
    Distance: 467 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1446 ·New Zealand

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