Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 234.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Manawatū-Whanganui · Ruapehu District
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M3.5 Earthquake near Ruapehu District, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On July 26, 2026 at 12:05 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Ruapehu District, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 234 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
5310d51525983250e9829adcdf8017af7413d0f6
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
234.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-26 12:05:17 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.63250,
175.51350
Temperature
0.3°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
234 km
234 km — deeper than the regional average (69.6 km)
Regional average: 69.6 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
Manawatū-Whanganui
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 104 Catalogue entries
Of 103 other entries for this area and period, 26 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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