Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Waikato · Waikato
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M3.0 Earthquake near Waikato (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On August 14, 2026 at 07:06 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Waikato (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 often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
a0c329b9668efe6d68c82f1bbf4adb206ec8b90b
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 07:06:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.92580,
174.33810
Temperature
13.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (70.9 km)
Regional average: 70.9 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
Volcanoes nearby
Waikato
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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