Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 92.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Southland · Fiordland Community
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M3.5 Earthquake near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On July 30, 2026 at 11:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 93 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
746f1379d2ebd9c27de0378689c0808d95a63247
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
92.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-30 11:37:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.12070,
167.27780
Temperature
6.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
92.7 km
92.7 km — deeper than the regional average (69.5 km)
Regional average: 69.5 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Southland
Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 144 Catalogue entries
Of 143 other entries for this area and period, 34 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
641
Country (24h)
New Zealand
2