Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 22.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Hawke's Bay · Hawke's Bay
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M3.2 Earthquake near Hawke's Bay (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On September 30, 2026 at 05:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Hawke's Bay (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
3e1f25a06ff0b945658a163ec12927f5777c64cf
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
22.7 km
UTC time
2026-09-30 05:31:39 UTC
Local time
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State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-39.27150,
177.75020
Temperature
14.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
22.7 km
22.7 km — shallower than the regional average (70.1 km)
Regional average: 70.1 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
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 55 Catalogue entries
Of 54 other entries for this area and period, 28 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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