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M3.0 Depth: 184.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Kaponga, Taranaki (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-03-02 18:21:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Kaponga, Taranaki (New Zealand) on March 2, 2026 at 18:21 UTC. At around 184 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 M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
184.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-02 18:21:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
State
Taranaki
City
Kaponga
County
South Taranaki District
Village
Kaponga
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-39.44370, 174.12080
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 184 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 184 km
Intermediate
184 km
184 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Taranaki
    Distance: 17 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'518 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
  • Tongariro
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Taupo
    Distance: 170 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 251 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Auckland Volcanic Field
    Distance: 290 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1446 ·New Zealand

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