Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 7.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Canterbury · Hurunui District
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M4.0 Earthquake near Hurunui District, Canterbury (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On October 16, 2026 at 04:00 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Hurunui District, Canterbury (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
5732b6b41b22ab1d59306730024d89067a604409
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
7.5 km
UTC time
2026-10-16 04:00:33 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-42.51800,
172.74880
Temperature
2.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.5 km
7.5 km — shallower than the regional average (70.8 km)
Regional average: 70.8 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 725 Catalogue entries
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