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M3.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2026-05-09 01:49:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. on May 9, 2026 at 01:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 01:49:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-36.69240, 177.19880
Temperature
18.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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: 63 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -860 m ·New Zealand
  • Tangaroa
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
  • Whakaari/White Island
    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 107 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand

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