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M3.1 Depth: 13.8 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Rangipo, Waikato (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-07-07 01:46:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Rangipo, Waikato (New Zealand) on July 7, 2026 at 01:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
13.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-07 01:46:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
State
Waikato
City
Rangipo
County
Taupō District
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-39.08600, 175.81970
Temperature
11.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.8 km
Shallow
13.8 km
13.8 km — shallower than the regional average (71 km)
Regional average: 71 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

  • Tongariro
    Distance: 18 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 30 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
  • Taupo
    Distance: 34 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 119 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Taranaki
    Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'518 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 204 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand

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