Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 36.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Marlborough · Marlborough District
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M3.5 Earthquake near Marlborough District, Marlborough (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Marlborough District, Marlborough (New Zealand) on February 4, 2026 at 05:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 37 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
1261d39ceb57bf9d4fe1333e80cd1ed73bc20570
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
36.8 km
UTC time
2026-02-04 05:54:56 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-41.98150,
173.61650
Temperature
22.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
36.8 km
36.8 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
Volcanoes nearby
Marlborough
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 47 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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