M3.4 Depth: 244.3 km

M3.4 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2026-04-10 08:36:07 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 10, 2026 at 08:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.. At around 244 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
244.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-10 08:36:07 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-35.90490, 178.79750
Temperature
20.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 244.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 244.3 km
Intermediate
244.3 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 III
    Distance: 34 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 60 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble II West
    Distance: 66 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -1'200 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand
  • Tangaroa
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
  • Healy
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -980 m ·Last eruption: 1360 ·New Zealand

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