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M3.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Southland (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-01-24 01:49:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 24, 2026 at 01:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Southland (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-24 01:49:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
State
Southland
City
Southland
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.36260, 166.66930
Temperature
16.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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

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