Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 39.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Southland · Fiordland Community
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M4.0 Earthquake near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On July 21, 2026 at 11:28 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 40 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
7a97cf89ac860222a5867514d9393cbbf6295186
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
39.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 11:28:27 UTC
Local time
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City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.04000,
167.53240
Temperature
8.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
39.7 km
39.7 km — shallower than the regional average (70.9 km)
Regional average: 70.9 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Southland
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 147 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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