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M3.2 Depth: 22.2 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Tararua District, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-07-03 16:21:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 3, 2026 at 16:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Tararua District, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.2 km
Shallow
22.2 km
22.2 km — shallower than the regional average (70.4 km)
Regional average: 70.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 265 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Whakaari/White Island
    Distance: 351 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand

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