Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 55.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Tasman · Tasman District
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M3.1 Earthquake near Tasman District, Tasman (New Zealand)
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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. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
115af65508cb1477d41f86e2d2afad10cf472cd1
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
55.4 km
UTC time
2026-01-26 23:01:50 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-41.81090,
172.78990
Temperature
17.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
55.4 km
55.4 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 725 Catalogue entries
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