Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 147.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Taranaki · South Taranaki District
Country overviewNew Zealand · Taranaki
M3.7 Earthquake near South Taranaki District, Taranaki (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On October 5, 2026 at 11:02 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near South Taranaki District, Taranaki (New Zealand). At around 147 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
470fecb272186b1f8e86a8b6cca018bd1a544744
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
147.1 km
UTC time
2026-10-05 11:02:22 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-39.44560,
174.44010
Temperature
6.7°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
147.1 km
147.1 km — deeper than the regional average (70.1 km)
Regional average: 70.1 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
Taranaki
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 34 Catalogue entries
Of 33 other entries for this area and period, 6 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)
603
Country (24h)
New Zealand
2