Earthquake at 7:40 PM, 5 km north of Te Araroa.
Magnitude 2.5, at a depth of 21.0 kilometres.
Modified Mercalli Intensity: III (Weak)
https://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/2026p200752 #mmi3 #mag2 #eqnz
A magnitude 3.3 earthquake occurred 35 km north-east of Te Araroa, New Zealand on Mon Mar 16 2026 7:40 PM. The quake was 28 kilometres deep and the shaking was weak close to the quake.

The quake may have been felt in Te Araroa, and surrounding localities.