Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 38.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Hawke's Bay · Central Hawke's Bay District
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M3.2 Earthquake near Central Hawke's Bay District, Hawke's Bay (New Zealand)
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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 M4.0.
Details
ID
a32c3ad2d3dc346e4bb80a53d9fa216646aab5d6
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
38.9 km
UTC time
2026-02-18 15:02:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-39.99350,
176.85180
Temperature
13.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
38.9 km
38.9 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
Hawke's Bay
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 55 Catalogue entries
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