Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Southland · Fiordland Community
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M3.1 Earthquake near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand) on September 2, 2026 at 11:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
08c09913f5a1ca87744310d97a7251b45f5798f7
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-02 11:47:26 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-44.42560,
168.23910
Temperature
4.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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
Southland
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 147 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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