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M3.2 Depth: 70.4 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-02-25 06:41:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand) on February 25, 2026 at 06:41 UTC. At around 70 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

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Depth profile

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

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

Depth classes per USGS

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