Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 203.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Taranaki · Taranaki
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M3.1 Earthquake near Taranaki (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Taranaki (New Zealand) on September 19, 2026 at 08:37 UTC. At around 203 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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
031fc2836fb63a780ef078108d3508e226772c4a
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
203.3 km
UTC time
2026-09-19 08:37:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-39.63920,
173.92020
Temperature
11.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
203.3 km
203.3 km — deeper than the regional average (69.4 km)
Regional average: 69.4 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
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 32 Catalogue entries
Of 31 other entries for this area and period, 17 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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