Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Bay of Plenty · Ōpōtiki District
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M3.1 Earthquake near Ōpōtiki District, Bay of Plenty (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Ōpōtiki District, Bay of Plenty (New Zealand) on June 21, 2026 at 23:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
df8dd719eb7ca2eb67a197eef2a07d310fea26fc
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-21 23:16:30 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.06090,
177.78140
Temperature
11.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (70.9 km)
Regional average: 70.9 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
Bay of Plenty
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 115 Catalogue entries
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