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M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Southland (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 00:50:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Southland (New Zealand) on September 3, 2026 at 00:50 UTC. 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 00:50:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
State
Southland
City
Southland
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.36220, 166.70410
Temperature
12.1°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 (69.3 km)
Regional average: 69.3 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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