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M3.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Southland (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 05:50:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 8, 2026 at 05:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Southland (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-08 05:50:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
State
Southland
City
Southland
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-44.71700, 167.46230
Temperature
17.0°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 (70 km)
Regional average: 70 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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