Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 32.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Gisborne · Gisborne District
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M3.2 Earthquake near Gisborne District, Gisborne (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Gisborne District, Gisborne (New Zealand) on August 2, 2026 at 08:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 33 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
d69d755225d9e49f0ea860d65c280dc5cf551020
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
32.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-02 08:40:08 UTC
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.71940,
178.30370
Temperature
12.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
32.9 km
32.9 km — shallower than the regional average (69.4 km)
Regional average: 69.4 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 716 Catalogue entries
Of 715 other entries for this area and period, 359 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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