Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 247.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Waikato · Waitomo District
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M3.2 Earthquake near Waitomo District, Waikato (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Waitomo District, Waikato (New Zealand) on July 19, 2026 at 08:51 UTC. At around 247 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
e9cae8f48ac45e15a195d24841db9d9fff16a7f1
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
247.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-19 08:51:58 UTC
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.56290,
175.26630
Temperature
5.8°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
247.1 km
247.1 km — deeper than the regional average (70.9 km)
Regional average: 70.9 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Waikato
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 65 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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