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M3.7 Depth: 270.5 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-12 01:55:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. on May 12, 2026 at 01:55 UTC. At around 271 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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
270.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 01:55:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-36.23580, 178.84890
Temperature
18.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 270.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 270.5 km
Intermediate
270.5 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

  • Rumble V
    Distance: 60 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble III
    Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand
  • Tangaroa
    Distance: 74 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
  • Clark
    Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -860 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble II West
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -1'200 m ·New Zealand

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