Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Bay of Plenty · Bay of Plenty
Country overviewNew Zealand · Bay of Plenty
M3.2 Earthquake near Bay of Plenty (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On July 30, 2026 at 06:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Bay of Plenty (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
321105157de4335c572c2f9793a273b9ac49730b
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-30 06:50:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.44670,
177.07510
Temperature
14.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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
Bay of Plenty
Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 115 Catalogue entries
Of 114 other entries for this area and period, 51 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
641
Country (24h)
New Zealand
2