Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 24.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Gisborne · Gisborne
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M3.1 Earthquake near Gisborne (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Gisborne (New Zealand) on February 7, 2026 at 01:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 24 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
4ab0ad442495268f2a2726caa21ffcd9482cbd1a
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-07 01:28:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.29770,
178.59040
Temperature
20.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
24 km
24 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 725 Catalogue entries
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