Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 17.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Manawatū-Whanganui · Ruapehu District
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M3.6 Earthquake near Ruapehu District, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Ruapehu District, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand) on February 10, 2026 at 20:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
ead077c7b4b1ede6b84679cdfebe107db23dca23
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
17.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-10 20:50:09 UTC
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-39.25980,
175.03400
Temperature
20.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
17.7 km
17.7 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
Manawatū-Whanganui
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 107 Catalogue entries
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