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M3.0 Depth: 52.7 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Gisborne District, Gisborne (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 12:05:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Gisborne District, Gisborne (New Zealand) on August 8, 2026 at 12:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 53 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 52.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 52.7 km
Shallow
52.7 km
52.7 km — shallower than the regional average (70.5 km)
Regional average: 70.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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