Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Manawatū-Whanganui · Ruapehu District
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M3.0 Earthquake near Ruapehu District, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On July 9, 2026 at 06:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Ruapehu District, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
d09472c45cdfbddc8479b94ba06c6d50553d254c
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-09 06:51:09 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.63340,
175.26770
Temperature
4.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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
Manawatū-Whanganui
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 107 Catalogue entries
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