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M3.1 Depth: 12.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-09-03 18:49:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand) on September 3, 2026 at 18:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 km — shallower than the regional average (69.3 km)
Regional average: 69.3 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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