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M3.3 Depth: 64.3 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 05:03:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 05:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 64 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.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 64.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 64.3 km
Shallow
64.3 km
64.3 km — close to the regional average (70.3 km)
Regional average: 70.3 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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