Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 61.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Southland · Fiordland Community
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M3.1 Earthquake near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand) on February 25, 2026 at 16:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 62 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 event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
68c9b6988071aa6361753a0cf8542cd61f561927
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
61.9 km
UTC time
2026-02-25 16:20:04 UTC
Local time
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State
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.56280,
167.13280
Temperature
14.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
61.9 km
61.9 km — close to 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
Southland
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 147 Catalogue entries
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