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M3.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2026-05-05 04:44:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 04:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z.. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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
M3.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 04:44:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-47.70920, 165.94510
Temperature
14.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
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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