3.2
Earthquake Details: 15 km north-east of Te Araroa
8/19/2026, 1:14:34 PM
A magnitude 3.2 earthquake occurred near 15 km north-east of Te Araroa on 8/19/2026 at 1:14:34 PM. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 25.72 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: reviewedType: earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth25.72 km
Significance0
Latitude-37.4985
Longitude178.5059
Event IDgeonet:2026p623112
Magnitude3.2
Updated:8/19/2026, 1:14:34 PM
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Time & depth
- Local time
- 8/20/2026, 1:14:34 AM GMT+12
- UTC
- 8/19/2026, 1:14:34 PM UTC
25.72 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
M3.4245 km north of Te AraroaBeforeM4.643 km WNW of Turangi, New ZealandBeforeM3.210 km east of TaumarunuiBeforeM3.520 km south-east of OhakuneBeforeM3.2off the east coast of North Island, New ZealandBeforeM3.520 km north of MuruparaBeforeM3.4240 km north-east of WhitiangaBeforeM3.770 km north of Te AraroaBeforeM3.310 km west of Te KahaBeforeM3.7295 km north of Te AraroaAfterM4.4170 km north-east of WhangareiAfterM3.5170 km north of Te AraroaAfter
Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Aug 19, 2026, 01:14 PM UTC.
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- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
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