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M3.2 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2026-07-31 10:21:36 UTC Local time: —

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

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

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
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

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