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New Zealand · Manawatū-Whanganui

M3.6 Earthquake near Stratford District, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-09-22 03:16:47 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
203.5 km
Source
EMSC

Manawatū-Whanganui · Stratford District

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About this earthquake

On September 22, 2026 at 03:16 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Stratford District, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 204 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 57 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 203.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 203.5 km
Intermediate
203.5 km
203.5 km — deeper than the regional average (64 km)
Regional average: 64 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
  • Taranaki
    Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'518 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·New Zealand
  • Tongariro
    Distance: 70 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Taupo
    Distance: 98 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 179 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 237 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand

Manawatū-Whanganui

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 107 Catalogue entries

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