Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 38.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Gisborne · Gisborne District
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M3.2 Earthquake near Gisborne District, Gisborne (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Gisborne District, Gisborne (New Zealand) on August 2, 2026 at 09:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 39 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.
Details
ID
91aecd9bb75da23205391267a17d8bb6ea7b5f42
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
38.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-02 09:07:15 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.72030,
178.47940
Temperature
12.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
38.5 km
38.5 km — shallower than the regional average (69.4 km)
Regional average: 69.4 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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Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 716 Catalogue entries
Of 715 other entries for this area and period, 359 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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