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M3.2 Depth: 132.5 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Taupō District, Waikato (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 00:38:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Taupō District, Waikato (New Zealand) on May 21, 2026 at 00:38 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 133 km. 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 132.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 132.5 km
Intermediate
132.5 km
132.5 km — deeper than the regional average (71.1 km)
Regional average: 71.1 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: 22 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Tongariro
    Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 81 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 154 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand
  • Taranaki
    Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'518 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·New Zealand

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