Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 164.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Manawatū-Whanganui · Manunui
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M3.2 Earthquake near Manunui, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Manunui, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand) on August 17, 2026 at 05:18 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 164 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: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
7d8edde5510522e362f0c6e66e36700457efeb8e
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
164.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 05:18:43 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.89320,
175.33650
Temperature
6.8°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
164.1 km
164.1 km — deeper than the regional average (70.9 km)
Regional average: 70.9 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 107 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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