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M3.1 Depth: 55.4 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Tasman District, Tasman (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-01-26 23:01:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 26, 2026 at 23:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Tasman District, Tasman (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 55 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 55.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 55.4 km
Shallow
55.4 km
55.4 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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