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M3.8 Depth: 38.9 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Wairoa District, Hawke's Bay (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-02-22 01:10:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Wairoa District, Hawke's Bay (New Zealand) on February 22, 2026 at 01:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 39 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. 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: 38.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38.9 km
Shallow
38.9 km
38.9 km — shallower than the regional average (70 km)
Regional average: 70 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: 78 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Taupo
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  • Tongariro
    Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
  • Whakaari/White Island
    Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 176 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand

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