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M3.2 Depth: 38.9 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Central Hawke's Bay District, Hawke's Bay (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-02-18 15:02:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Central Hawke's Bay District, Hawke's Bay (New Zealand) on February 18, 2026 at 15:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 39 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 5 earthquakes, the strongest at 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: 250 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'518 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·New Zealand
  • Whakaari/White Island
    Distance: 277 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 294 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·New Zealand

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