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M3.0 Depth: 25.6 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Hawke's Bay (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 21:35:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 21:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Hawke's Bay (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
25.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 21:35:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
State
Hawke's Bay
City
Hawke's Bay
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-39.42590, 177.65770
Temperature
16.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.6 km
Shallow
25.6 km
25.6 km — shallower than the regional average (70.1 km)
Regional average: 70.1 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

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    Distance: 168 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
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  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
  • Whakaari/White Island
    Distance: 216 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 268 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand

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