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M3.2 Depth: 211.5 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Ōhiwa, Bay of Plenty (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-05-27 08:53:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 27, 2026 at 08:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Ōhiwa, Bay of Plenty (New Zealand). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 212 km. 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 M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
211.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-27 08:53:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
State
Bay of Plenty
City
Ōhiwa
County
Ōpōtiki District
Village
Ōhiwa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.00200, 177.13390
Temperature
6.3°C

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