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M3.1 Depth: 128.9 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Rangitīkei District, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 03:52:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Rangitīkei District, Manawatū-Whanganui (New Zealand) on August 15, 2026 at 03:52 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 129 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 128.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 128.9 km
Intermediate
128.9 km
128.9 km — deeper than the regional average (70.5 km)
Regional average: 70.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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