Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 142.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND
M3.3 Earthquake near COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND on January 23, 2026 at 05:41 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 143 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
04593c465d36fa4c95d4d83e2a39d822ad11526c
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
142.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-23 05:41:48 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-40.47920,
173.30060
Temperature
16.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
142.6 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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