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M3.6 Depth: 6.2 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Queenstown-Lakes District, Otago (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-02-08 09:42:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Queenstown-Lakes District, Otago (New Zealand) on February 8, 2026 at 09:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 km — shallower than the regional average (69.2 km)
Regional average: 69.2 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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