Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 296.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Bay of Plenty · Bay of Plenty
Country overviewNew Zealand · Bay of Plenty
M3.2 Earthquake near Bay of Plenty (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On October 18, 2026 at 15:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Bay of Plenty (New Zealand). At around 297 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.
Details
ID
627bed4638c26f74d31284e1640f5e3af6022c3a
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
296.7 km
UTC time
2026-10-18 15:42:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.38940,
176.91180
Temperature
13.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
296.7 km
296.7 km — deeper than the regional average (71 km)
Regional average: 71 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
Bay of Plenty
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 115 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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
583
Country (24h)
New Zealand
2