Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 25.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Hawke's Bay · Ōtāne
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M3.1 Earthquake near Ōtāne, Hawke's Bay (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Ōtāne, Hawke's Bay (New Zealand) on February 8, 2026 at 12:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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 M4.0.
Details
ID
bc7a1389be3af8ab26f9c77fb7773bf316303b17
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
25.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-08 12:42:34 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Ōtāne
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-39.91520,
176.65470
Temperature
15.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
25.7 km
25.7 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
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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