| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -32.931, -178.412 |
| UTC time | 2026-03-10 23:51:16.960 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Kermadec Islands on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 23:51 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Gisborne, about 714.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.412 and latitude -32.931.
| Location | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| Country | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-03-10
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Gisborne | 714.4 km |
| Tauranga | 722.8 km |
| Whangarei | 736.7 km |
| Rotorua | 754.9 km |
| Auckland | 760.3 km |
| Manukau | 760.6 km |
| Papatoetoe | 762.0 km |
| Hamilton | 786.7 km |
| Napier City | 842.3 km |
| Hastings | 858.9 km |
| New Plymouth | 960.2 km |
| Whanganui | 974.3 km |
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
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M 5.0
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M 4.4
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M 4.7
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M 4.6
south of the Kermadec Islands
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M 4.6
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