Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Manawatū-Whanganui · Te Whakarae
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M3.4 Earthquake near Te Whakarae, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On July 24, 2026 at 17:04 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Te Whakarae, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
ccb8a623218a65c7daba119e2150b7a52e586cf7
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-24 17:04:57 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.92520,
175.17770
Temperature
8.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (69.6 km)
Regional average: 69.6 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
Manawatū-Whanganui
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 104 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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