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M3.2 Depth: 265.4 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Te Awamutu, Waikato (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-06-29 21:42:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Te Awamutu, Waikato (New Zealand) on June 29, 2026 at 21:42 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 265 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
265.4 km
UTC time
2026-06-29 21:42:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
State
Waikato
City
Te Awamutu
County
Waipā District
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.01330, 175.33620
Temperature
6.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 265.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 265.4 km
Intermediate
265.4 km
265.4 km — deeper than the regional average (70.3 km)
Regional average: 70.3 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: 98 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 104 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 115 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand
  • Tongariro
    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Auckland Volcanic Field
    Distance: 133 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1446 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand

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