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M3.7 Depth: 77.3 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-04-11 06:03:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand) on April 11, 2026 at 06:03 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 77 km. 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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 77.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 77.3 km
Intermediate
77.3 km
77.3 km — close to the regional average (70.1 km)
Regional average: 70.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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