Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 11.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Bay of Plenty · Ōpōtiki District
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M3.1 Earthquake near Ōpōtiki District, Bay of Plenty (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Ōpōtiki District, Bay of Plenty (New Zealand) on July 30, 2026 at 15:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
fd778073f6e140e76f8f272fd9b9f5b3b86437c5
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
11.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-30 15:12:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.87770,
177.75850
Temperature
11.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
11.3 km
11.3 km — shallower than the regional average (69.5 km)
Regional average: 69.5 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
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 115 Catalogue entries
Of 114 other entries for this area and period, 70 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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