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M3.1 Depth: 130.1 km

M3.1 Earthquake near South Taranaki District, Taranaki (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 06:35:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2026 at 06:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near South Taranaki District, Taranaki (New Zealand). At around 130 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 130.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 130.1 km
Intermediate
130.1 km
130.1 km — deeper than the regional average (70.5 km)
Regional average: 70.5 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

  • Taranaki
    Distance: 36 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'518 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
  • Tongariro
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Taupo
    Distance: 145 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 228 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Auckland Volcanic Field
    Distance: 285 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1446 ·New Zealand

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