3.7
Earthquake Details: 595 km north-east of Gisborne
8/19/2026, 10:41:39 AM
A magnitude 3.7 earthquake occurred near 595 km north-east of Gisborne on 8/19/2026 at 10:41:39 AM. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 33 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: reviewedType: earthquake
Technical Details
Depth33 km
Significance0
Latitude-34.2049
Longitude-178.2118
Event IDgeonet:2026p622827
Magnitude3.7
Updated:8/19/2026, 10:41:39 AM
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Time & depth
- Local time
- 8/19/2026, 10:41:39 AM
- UTC
- 8/19/2026, 10:41:39 AM UTC
33 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby event sequence · 1
Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Aug 19, 2026, 10:41 AM UTC.
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- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
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