Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 288.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Waikato · Ōtorohanga District
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M3.2 Earthquake near Ōtorohanga District, Waikato (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On September 3, 2026 at 05:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Ōtorohanga District, Waikato (New Zealand). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 288 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
232dff22bb72d9739b046dd58540c3005c48facc
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
288.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 05:30:24 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.41470,
175.51320
Temperature
9.5°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
288 km
288 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
Waikato
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 65 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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