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M3.4 Depth: 33.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-15 14:09:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z. on May 15, 2026 at 14:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 33 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
M3.4
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 14:09:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-43.55320, 174.76940
Temperature
11.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33 km
Shallow
33 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

  • Taranaki
    Distance: 477 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'518 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 480 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
  • Tongariro
    Distance: 494 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand

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