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New Zealand · Manawatū-Whanganui

M4.1 Earthquake near Ruapehu District, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-10-08 13:53:17 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
5.0 km
Source
EMSC

Manawatū-Whanganui · Ruapehu District

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About this earthquake

On October 8, 2026 at 13:53 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Ruapehu District, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (70.2 km)
Regional average: 70.2 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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Volcanoes nearby

  • Tongariro
    Distance: 39 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 43 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
  • Taupo
    Distance: 61 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Taranaki
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'518 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 144 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 210 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand

Manawatū-Whanganui

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 107 Catalogue entries

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