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M3.8 Depth: 213.7 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Ruapehu District, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 12:45:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 12:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Ruapehu District, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 214 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 213.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 213.7 km
Intermediate
213.7 km
213.7 km — deeper than the regional average (70.5 km)
Regional average: 70.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tongariro
    Distance: 57 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Taupo
    Distance: 57 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 66 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
  • Taranaki
    Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'518 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 129 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 186 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand

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