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Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake at Depth 10 km Strikes North Island of New Zealand on 24th July 2026

Diagram showing Pacific plate subducting under Australian plate with zones of friction, earthquake, and magma formation leading to volcanoes

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the North Island of New Zealand on 24th July 2026 at 16:51 UTC, shaking communities across several districts and prompting immediate monitoring from national geological agencies. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 km,…