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M3.3 Depth: 195.5 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Buller District, West Coast (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-05-22 05:00:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Buller District, West Coast (New Zealand) on May 22, 2026 at 05:00 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 196 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 195.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 195.5 km
Intermediate
195.5 km
195.5 km — deeper than the regional average (71 km)
Regional average: 71 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: 252 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'518 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·New Zealand
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    Distance: 396 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 483 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand

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