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M3.8 Depth: 223.3 km

M3.8 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2026-05-04 03:43:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. on May 4, 2026 at 03:43 UTC. At around 223 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
223.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 03:43:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-35.05180, 178.57260
Temperature
18.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 223.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 223.3 km
Intermediate
223.3 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 II West
    Distance: 34 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -1'200 m ·New Zealand
  • Healy
    Distance: 37 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -980 m ·Last eruption: 1360 ·New Zealand
  • Brothers
    Distance: 49 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -1'350 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble III
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand

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