M3.2 Depth: 141.3 km

M3.2 Earthquake near South Waikato District, Waikato (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-06-26 14:06:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near South Waikato District, Waikato (New Zealand) on June 26, 2026 at 14:06 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 141 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

141.3 km

UTC time

2026-06-26 14:06:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

New Zealand

State

Waikato

City

South Waikato District

County

South Waikato District

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-38.36450, 176.00380

Temperature

5.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

141.3 km

141.3 km — deeper than the regional average (70.1 km)

Regional average: 70.1 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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