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M3.5 Depth: 92.7 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-30 11:37:36 UTC Local time: —

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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 92.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 92.7 km
Intermediate
92.7 km
92.7 km — deeper than the regional average (70.4 km)
Regional average: 70.4 km
Why depth matters

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

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