Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 4.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Lees Valley Station
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M3.1 Earthquake near Lees Valley Station (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Lees Valley Station (New Zealand) on January 21, 2026 at 13:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
82933230c62b93cab04fda762c61059208958c54
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
4.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-21 13:16:51 UTC
Local time
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City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-43.12490,
172.02040
Temperature
16.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4.2 km
4.2 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 725 Catalogue entries
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