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M3.3 Depth: 169.1 km

M3.3 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2026-03-13 23:52:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 13, 2026 at 23:52 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 169 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
169.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-13 23:52:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-36.27690, 179.14230
Temperature
21.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 169.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 169.1 km
Intermediate
169.1 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 III
    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand
  • Tangaroa
    Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble II West
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -1'200 m ·New Zealand
  • Clark
    Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -860 m ·New Zealand

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