Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 8.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Manawatū-Whanganui · Ruapehu District
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M3.2 Earthquake near Ruapehu District, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On July 24, 2026 at 20:34 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Ruapehu District, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
a5b165145b506fa68d2fa2df2963e6cc97a55117
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
8.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-24 20:34:51 UTC
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.99720,
175.18890
Temperature
8.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8.4 km
8.4 km — shallower than the regional average (69.6 km)
Regional average: 69.6 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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Manawatū-Whanganui
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 104 Catalogue entries
Of 103 other entries for this area and period, 48 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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