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M3.4 Depth: 56.5 km

M3.4 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND

UTC time: 2026-05-11 08:45:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND on May 11, 2026 at 08:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 57 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
56.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 08:45:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.07990, 167.52230
Temperature
8.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 56.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 56.5 km
Shallow
56.5 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

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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