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M3.1 Depth: 42.5 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 01:13:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand) on August 16, 2026 at 01:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 43 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 42.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 42.5 km
Shallow
42.5 km
42.5 km — shallower than the regional average (70.3 km)
Regional average: 70.3 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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