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M3.1 Depth: 11.3 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Ōpōtiki District, Bay of Plenty (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 15:12:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Ōpōtiki District, Bay of Plenty (New Zealand) on July 30, 2026 at 15:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.3 km
Shallow
11.3 km
11.3 km — shallower than the regional average (70.4 km)
Regional average: 70.4 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: 65 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
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    Distance: 149 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand
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    Distance: 159 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -860 m ·New Zealand
  • Tangaroa
    Distance: 175 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -600 m ·New Zealand
  • Taupo
    Distance: 191 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand

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