M4.2 Depth: 103.8 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Marlborough District, Marlborough (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-06-12 11:01:45 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Marlborough District, Marlborough (New Zealand) on June 12, 2026 at 11:01 UTC. At around 104 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 103.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 103.8 km
Intermediate
103.8 km
103.8 km — deeper than the regional average (69.7 km)
Regional average: 69.7 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Taranaki
    Distance: 219 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'518 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 273 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
  • Tongariro
    Distance: 287 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Taupo
    Distance: 334 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 422 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 495 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand

Historic earthquake map · New Zealand

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · New Zealand

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share