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M3.2 Depth: 101.5 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 05:08:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 1, 2026 at 05:08 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 102 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 101.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 101.5 km
Intermediate
101.5 km
101.5 km — deeper than the regional average (70.4 km)
Regional average: 70.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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