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M3.0 Depth: 99.8 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-06-19 05:27:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand) on June 19, 2026 at 05:27 UTC. At around 100 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 99.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 99.8 km
Intermediate
99.8 km
99.8 km — deeper than the regional average (69.9 km)
Regional average: 69.9 km
Why depth matters

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

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