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M3.1 Depth: 207.5 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Bay of Plenty (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 17:00:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Bay of Plenty (New Zealand) on August 21, 2026 at 17:00 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 208 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
207.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-21 17:00:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
State
Bay of Plenty
City
Bay of Plenty
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.33790, 177.16030
Temperature
12.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 207.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 207.5 km
Intermediate
207.5 km
207.5 km — deeper than the regional average (70.5 km)
Regional average: 70.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 108 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
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  • Tangaroa
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