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M3.3 Depth: 176.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Western Bay of Plenty District, Bay of Plenty (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 04:19:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Western Bay of Plenty District, Bay of Plenty (New Zealand) on May 18, 2026 at 04:19 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 176 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
176.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 04:19:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
State
Bay of Plenty
City
Western Bay of Plenty District
County
Western Bay of Plenty District
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.85890, 176.21610
Temperature
9.0°C

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