Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 43.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Manawatū-Whanganui · Rangitīkei District
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M1.2 Earthquake near Rangitīkei District, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Rangitīkei District, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand) on March 24, 2026 at 08:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 44 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
f21c2be610949380ab2347b5fc080fb644f072bd
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
43.8 km
UTC time
2026-03-24 08:12:00 UTC
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-39.25550,
176.09140
Temperature
10.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
43.8 km
43.8 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
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Manawatū-Whanganui
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 107 Catalogue entries
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