Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 362.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Waikato · Waikato
Country overviewNew Zealand · Waikato
M3.2 Earthquake near Waikato (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Waikato (New Zealand) on September 5, 2026 at 14:18 UTC. At roughly 363 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. 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 M4.8.
Details
ID
637be3c747a173f9253eef07c7b0ab80eaa917df
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
362.5 km
UTC time
2026-09-05 14:18:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-36.70970,
176.16000
Temperature
14.4°C
Depth profile
Deep
362.5 km
362.5 km — deeper than the regional average (69.4 km)
Regional average: 69.4 km
Why depth matters
Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
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Tuhua/Mayor Island
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Auckland Volcanic Field
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Whakaari/White Island
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Clark
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Okataina
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Tangaroa
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