Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Canterbury · Waimakariri District
Country overviewNew Zealand · Canterbury
M3.1 Earthquake near Waimakariri District, Canterbury (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On July 24, 2026 at 15:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Waimakariri District, Canterbury (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
3389121f316fffa02e0dc349eeac08df4628bd42
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-24 15:53:18 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-43.16550,
172.01000
Temperature
8.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (69.5 km)
Regional average: 69.5 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
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 717 Catalogue entries
Of 716 other entries for this area and period, 477 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
634
Country (24h)
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2