Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 12.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Hawke's Bay · Hawke's Bay
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M3.6 Earthquake near Hawke's Bay (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Hawke's Bay (New Zealand) on January 23, 2026 at 03:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
d3a71503b067876ffb89c83919202997998b8e5f
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-23 03:44:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-39.18530,
177.78220
Temperature
24.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12 km
12 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
Hawke's Bay
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 55 Catalogue entries
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