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M3.8 Depth: 235.4 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Tasman District, Tasman (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-07-01 06:26:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 1, 2026 at 06:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Tasman District, Tasman (New Zealand). At around 235 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. New Zealand: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 235.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 235.4 km
Intermediate
235.4 km
235.4 km — deeper than the regional average (70 km)
Regional average: 70 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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