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M3.9 Depth: 31.8 km

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

UTC time: 2026-04-05 13:23:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. on April 5, 2026 at 13:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
31.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 13:23:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.63770, 178.42370
Temperature
16.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31.8 km
Shallow
31.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Whakaari/White Island
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
  • Clark
    Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -860 m ·New Zealand
  • Tangaroa
    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 171 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 178 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand

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