Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Bay of Plenty · Bay of Plenty
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M3.2 Earthquake near Bay of Plenty (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On January 10, 2026 at 14:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Bay of Plenty (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
eedeb683660500ab6f63147619fcfbfad1a88568
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-10 14:40:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.44200,
177.14110
Temperature
20.6°C
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
Bay of Plenty
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 115 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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