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M3.1 Depth: 34.7 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Marlborough (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-06-25 14:01:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 25, 2026 at 14:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Marlborough (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
34.7 km
UTC time
2026-06-25 14:01:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
State
Marlborough
City
Marlborough
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-41.62600, 174.47670
Temperature
10.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34.7 km
Shallow
34.7 km
34.7 km — shallower than the regional average (70 km)
Regional average: 70 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

  • Taranaki
    Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'518 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 277 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
  • Tongariro
    Distance: 291 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Taupo
    Distance: 338 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 423 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand

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