Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
M3.2 Earthquake near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND on July 28, 2026 at 00:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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.
Details
ID
d32b2f646b545276eba6ed51d9c73d995a9d31fb
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-28 00:17:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.47940,
174.24890
Temperature
10.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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