Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 19.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Manawatū-Whanganui · Whanganui District
Country overviewNew Zealand · Manawatū-Whanganui
M3.1 Earthquake near Whanganui District, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On July 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Whanganui District, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
5fe5ab5574526e6bcb15194b50ff88eb71a5d669
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
19.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-23 09:27:50 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-39.33270,
174.96000
Temperature
8.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
19.8 km
19.8 km — shallower than the regional average (69.5 km)
Regional average: 69.5 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
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 103 Catalogue entries
Of 102 other entries for this area and period, 66 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
634
Country (24h)
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