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M3.0 Depth: 85.3 km

M3.0 Earthquake near COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND

UTC time: 2026-08-12 11:37:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 11:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND. At around 85 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
85.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 11:37:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-40.03230, 174.19580
Temperature
11.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 85.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 85.3 km
Intermediate
85.3 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: 82 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'518 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
  • Tongariro
    Distance: 157 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Taupo
    Distance: 202 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 289 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Auckland Volcanic Field
    Distance: 353 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1446 ·New Zealand

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