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M3.4 Depth: 146.9 km

M3.4 Earthquake near South Waikato District, Waikato (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-02-19 05:45:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near South Waikato District, Waikato (New Zealand) on February 19, 2026 at 05:45 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 147 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 146.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 146.9 km
Intermediate
146.9 km
146.9 km — deeper than the regional average (70 km)
Regional average: 70 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: 44 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 57 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Tongariro
    Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 127 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand
  • Whakaari/White Island
    Distance: 146 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand

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