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M3.1 Depth: 15.7 km

M3.1 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2026-04-04 08:10:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. on April 4, 2026 at 08:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
15.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 08:10:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.21170, 178.15970
Temperature
12.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.7 km
Shallow
15.7 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

  • Clark
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -860 m ·New Zealand
  • Whakaari/White Island
    Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
  • Tangaroa
    Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble III
    Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand

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