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M3.3 Depth: 73.1 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Te Rangai, Hawke's Bay (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-01-25 19:51:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Te Rangai, Hawke's Bay (New Zealand) on January 25, 2026 at 19:51 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 73 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 73.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 73.1 km
Intermediate
73.1 km
73.1 km — close to the regional average (70 km)
Regional average: 70 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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