Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 406.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Manawatū-Whanganui · Ruapehu District
Country overviewNew Zealand · Manawatū-Whanganui
M3.4 Earthquake near Ruapehu District, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On February 8, 2026 at 07:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Ruapehu District, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand). At roughly 407 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. 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 M4.0.
Details
ID
b177dfad086929fc618b9f87f3d5c9e5d1c312bf
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
406.8 km
UTC time
2026-02-08 07:03:07 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.86580,
175.47180
Temperature
17.6°C
Depth profile
Deep
406.8 km
406.8 km — deeper than the regional average (70.9 km)
Regional average: 70.9 km
Why depth matters
Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Manawatū-Whanganui
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 107 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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