Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Southland · Fiordland Community
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M3.4 Earthquake near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On October 7, 2026 at 02:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Fiordland Community, Southland (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.
Details
ID
36b1fe7705a7cb4f41b4f6589da3986dd09deb68
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-07 02:28:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-44.42190,
168.30340
Temperature
4.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (70.2 km)
Regional average: 70.2 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
Southland
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 147 Catalogue entries
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