Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Canterbury · Glenthorne Station
Country overviewNew Zealand · Canterbury
M3.3 Earthquake near Glenthorne Station, Canterbury (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Glenthorne Station, Canterbury (New Zealand) on September 6, 2026 at 14:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
4d6f83959d5009aeaebaba6e5973c26412be66e8
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-06 14:10:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-43.19330,
171.46850
Temperature
5.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (69.5 km)
Regional average: 69.5 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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Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 717 Catalogue entries
Of 716 other entries for this area and period, 264 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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