Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 4.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Canterbury · Selwyn District
Country overviewNew Zealand · Canterbury
M3.2 Earthquake near Selwyn District, Canterbury (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On April 11, 2026 at 03:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Selwyn District, Canterbury (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
5d48f34eef63197767a10bd6feb1e09383b3b8d4
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
4.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-11 03:01:12 UTC
Local time
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State
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-43.55560,
171.87030
Temperature
16.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4.8 km
4.8 km — shallower than the regional average (70.9 km)
Regional average: 70.9 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
New Zealand
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 725 Catalogue entries
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