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M3.5 Depth: 269.3 km

M3.5 Earthquake near SOUTH OF KERMADEC ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-08-07 16:55:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH OF KERMADEC ISLANDS on August 7, 2026 at 16:55 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 269 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
269.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-07 16:55:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-34.65090, 179.09230
Temperature
13.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 269.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 269.3 km
Intermediate
269.3 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

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  • Healy
    Distance: 41 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -980 m ·Last eruption: 1360 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble II West
    Distance: 94 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -1'200 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble III
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 185 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand

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