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M3.1 Depth: 11.8 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Wairoa District, Hawke's Bay (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 12:55:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Wairoa District, Hawke's Bay (New Zealand) on August 13, 2026 at 12:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.8 km
Shallow
11.8 km
11.8 km — shallower than the regional average (70.3 km)
Regional average: 70.3 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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