Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 5.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Canterbury · Mackenzie District
Country overviewNew Zealand · Canterbury
M3.3 Earthquake near Mackenzie District, Canterbury (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Mackenzie District, Canterbury (New Zealand) on June 13, 2026 at 08:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
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 M4.0.
Details
ID
08106e5339d73bf832ff21360df2f44a29dc9e9b
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
5.3 km
UTC time
2026-06-13 08:53:44 UTC
Local time
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City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-43.56420,
170.63360
Temperature
5.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5.3 km
5.3 km — shallower than the regional average (70.9 km)
Regional average: 70.9 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
New Zealand
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 725 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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