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M3.2 Depth: 13.1 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Hawke's Bay (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 09:27:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Hawke's Bay (New Zealand) on July 18, 2026 at 09:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
13.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 09:27:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
State
Hawke's Bay
City
Hawke's Bay
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-39.86490, 177.09710
Temperature
7.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.1 km
Shallow
13.1 km
13.1 km — shallower than the regional average (70 km)
Regional average: 70 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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    Distance: 146 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
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  • Okataina
    Distance: 197 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Whakaari/White Island
    Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
  • Taranaki
    Distance: 267 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'518 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·New Zealand

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