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M3.9 Depth: 63.9 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Marlborough (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 14:33:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 16, 2026 at 14:33 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Marlborough (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.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
63.9 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 14:33:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
State
Marlborough
City
Marlborough
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-41.09480, 174.51030
Temperature
13.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 63.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 63.9 km
Shallow
63.9 km
63.9 km — close to the regional average (69.7 km)
Regional average: 69.7 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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    Distance: 203 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'518 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·New Zealand
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  • Taupo
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  • Okataina
    Distance: 369 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 450 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand

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