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M3.5 Depth: 234.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Ruapehu District, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-07-26 12:05:17 UTC Local time: —

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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 234 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 234 km
Intermediate
234 km
234 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: 37 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Tongariro
    Distance: 59 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 101 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Taranaki
    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'518 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 164 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand

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