Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 160.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Manawatū-Whanganui · Ruapehu District
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M3.2 Earthquake near Ruapehu District, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On September 18, 2026 at 00:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Ruapehu District, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 160 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
7b59d82d11811060dec95c04857cfa05a8f76531
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
160.2 km
UTC time
2026-09-18 00:45:09 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-39.18200,
175.08180
Temperature
16.7°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
160.2 km
160.2 km — deeper than the regional average (69.4 km)
Regional average: 69.4 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
Manawatū-Whanganui
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 104 Catalogue entries
Of 103 other entries for this area and period, 48 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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