Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Southland · Southland
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M3.3 Earthquake near Southland (New Zealand)
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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 M4.0.
Details
ID
381243f86f91b469c9efaf7205418bbad94834a1
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-08 05:50:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-44.71700,
167.46230
Temperature
17.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (70.9 km)
Regional average: 70.9 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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Stats (last 24h)
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612
Country (24h)
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