Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 49.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Waikato · Taupō District
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M3.1 Earthquake near Taupō District, Waikato (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On October 7, 2026 at 20:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Taupō District, Waikato (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 49 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
c1c893f09bfffb1f4b7222a74b5270f284e86889
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
49.4 km
UTC time
2026-10-07 20:28:41 UTC
Local time
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State
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-39.16550,
176.35920
Temperature
9.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
49.4 km
49.4 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
Volcanoes nearby
Waikato
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
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