Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 13.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Hawke's Bay · Hawke's Bay
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M3.0 Earthquake near Hawke's Bay (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Hawke's Bay (New Zealand) on October 6, 2026 at 22:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 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.
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Details
ID
d58db02d9e07224d8d0df0073bcd9663c7f6e9d9
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
13.1 km
UTC time
2026-10-06 22:08:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-40.29880,
176.70400
Temperature
16.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
13.1 km
13.1 km — shallower than the regional average (70.2 km)
Regional average: 70.2 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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