Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
West Coast · Westland District
Country overviewNew Zealand · West Coast
M4.0 Earthquake near Westland District, West Coast (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On June 24, 2026 at 06:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Westland District, West Coast (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
878060055d54f8d9d924bc7e61e170a97f893979
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-24 06:31:11 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-42.87590,
171.56770
Temperature
10.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
Volcanoes nearby
West Coast
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 30 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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