Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 198.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Manawatū-Whanganui · Ruapehu District
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M3.3 Earthquake near Ruapehu District, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On June 18, 2026 at 12:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Ruapehu District, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 199 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
0598bd344a4295f333f10817752cb03c87cf996c
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
198.7 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 12:27:33 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.75510,
175.27660
Temperature
6.8°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
198.7 km
198.7 km — deeper than the regional average (70.9 km)
Regional average: 70.9 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
Manawatū-Whanganui
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 107 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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