Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 17.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Hawke's Bay · Central Hawke's Bay District
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M3.4 Earthquake near Central Hawke's Bay District, Hawke's Bay (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Central Hawke's Bay District, Hawke's Bay (New Zealand) on July 15, 2026 at 12:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 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. New Zealand: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
c699173a5029582739b6382e885858e09da9fc91
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
17.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 12:16:12 UTC
Local time
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State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-40.37790,
176.58580
Temperature
11.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
17.7 km
17.7 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
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