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M4.9 Depth: 204.8 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Ruapehu District, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 21:52:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Ruapehu District, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand) on May 9, 2026 at 21:52 UTC. At around 205 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 204.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 204.8 km
Intermediate
204.8 km
204.8 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

  • Taupo
    Distance: 49 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Tongariro
    Distance: 55 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 66 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 119 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Taranaki
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'518 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 178 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand

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