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M3.6 Depth: 238.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND

UTC time: 2026-04-06 22:33:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 22:33 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 238 km. 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
M3.6
Depth
238.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 22:33:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.25830, 174.95600
Temperature
15.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 238 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 238 km
Intermediate
238 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

  • Taupo
    Distance: 100 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Tongariro
    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 125 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 136 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Taranaki
    Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'518 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·New Zealand
  • Auckland Volcanic Field
    Distance: 153 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1446 ·New Zealand

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