Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Manawatū-Whanganui · Whanganui District
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M3.1 Earthquake near Whanganui District, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On May 23, 2026 at 19:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Whanganui District, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
ee7afd38381c21bba735692611c0e9778c7df5d9
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 19:36:26 UTC
Local time
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City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-39.32530,
174.92190
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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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