Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 52.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Gisborne · Gisborne District
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M3.0 Earthquake near Gisborne District, Gisborne (New Zealand)
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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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.
Details
ID
d2e9c7ae58e01e24308e3c699b08b4cc03d266cd
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
52.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-08 12:05:21 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.12420,
177.76000
Temperature
6.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
52.7 km
52.7 km — shallower than the regional average (70 km)
Regional average: 70 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 726 Catalogue entries
Of 725 other entries for this area and period, 635 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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