Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 12.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.
M3.2 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z. on July 31, 2026 at 10:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
055768bfd9bf75d87e5b1aec8ea6fadd76461595
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-31 10:21:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.04490,
178.74370
Temperature
14.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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