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M3.4 Depth: 459.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near SOUTH OF KERMADEC ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-07-31 16:37:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 31, 2026 at 16:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near SOUTH OF KERMADEC ISLANDS. The deep hypocenter at about 459 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
459.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-31 16:37:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.28050, 179.51240
Temperature
16.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 459 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 459 km
Deep
459 km
Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Healy
    Distance: 307 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -980 m ·Last eruption: 1360 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble II West
    Distance: 354 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -1'200 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble III
    Distance: 397 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 446 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 449 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand

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