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M3.5 Depth: 59.4 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 20:32:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand) on May 5, 2026 at 20:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 59 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: 59.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59.4 km
Shallow
59.4 km
59.4 km — close to the regional average (70.1 km)
Regional average: 70.1 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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