Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 98.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Marlborough · Marlborough
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M3.9 Earthquake near Marlborough (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Marlborough (New Zealand) on May 3, 2026 at 20:53 UTC. At around 98 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
4ad23e923de409b574d0ce5f01a243fbd2f69236
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
98.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 20:53:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-40.83470,
174.01640
Depth profile
Intermediate
98.3 km
98.3 km — deeper than the regional average (70.9 km)
Regional average: 70.9 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Marlborough
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 47 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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