Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 25.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Hawke's Bay · Central Hawke's Bay District
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M3.3 Earthquake near Central Hawke's Bay District, Hawke's Bay (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On August 2, 2026 at 04:10 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Central Hawke's Bay District, Hawke's Bay (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
258815a25247af0b3fbde3533da9d32b2b645f17
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
25.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-02 04:10:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-39.91830,
176.75110
Temperature
11.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
25.9 km
25.9 km — shallower than the regional average (69.5 km)
Regional average: 69.5 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
Hawke's Bay
Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 51 Catalogue entries
Of 50 other entries for this area and period, 18 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Country (24h)
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