Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 17.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Manawatū-Whanganui · Manawatū-Whanganui
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M3.2 Earthquake near Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On October 19, 2026 at 09:20 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand). 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
cff806a6897d8c7ea31eab6f74fd19b91a7801ad
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
17.8 km
UTC time
2026-10-19 09:20:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-40.62710,
176.49620
Temperature
11.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
17.8 km
17.8 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
Manawatū-Whanganui
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 107 Catalogue entries
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