Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 38.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Gisborne · Hicks Bay
Country overviewNew Zealand · Gisborne
M3.1 Earthquake near Hicks Bay, Gisborne (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On October 10, 2026 at 20:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Hicks Bay, Gisborne (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 38 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
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Details
ID
bf276ea8969d1c61d355645730de0075985ca8c7
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
38.4 km
UTC time
2026-10-10 20:37:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Hicks Bay
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.59360,
178.26060
Temperature
15.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
38.4 km
38.4 km — shallower than the regional average (70.2 km)
Regional average: 70.2 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 725 Catalogue entries
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