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M3.1 Depth: 232.1 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Ruapehu District, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 17:12:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 28, 2026 at 17:12 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Ruapehu District, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 232 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 232.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 232.1 km
Intermediate
232.1 km
232.1 km — deeper than the regional average (70 km)
Regional average: 70 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tongariro
    Distance: 63 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Taupo
    Distance: 65 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 70 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
  • Taranaki
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'518 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 136 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 190 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand

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