Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 12.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Waikato · Hauraki District
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M2.2 Earthquake near Hauraki District, Waikato (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Hauraki District, Waikato (New Zealand) on February 23, 2026 at 10:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
3a48808b762e8b50c5b52f187f6557d8decc713d
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
12.3 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 10:04:50 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.41320,
175.43820
Temperature
13.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12.3 km
12.3 km — shallower than the regional average (70.9 km)
Regional average: 70.9 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
Waikato
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 66 Catalogue entries
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