Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 19.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Manawatū-Whanganui · Tararua District
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M4.0 Earthquake near Tararua District, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On October 19, 2026 at 17:27 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Tararua District, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
5d18387d7ef59f12d2e6b8749a3d1bbecd76c081
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
19.1 km
UTC time
2026-10-19 17:27:58 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-40.53330,
176.40580
Temperature
6.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
19.1 km
19.1 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
Volcanoes nearby
Manawatū-Whanganui
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 107 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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