Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 93.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Marlborough · Marlborough
Country overviewNew Zealand · Marlborough
M3.3 Earthquake near Marlborough (New Zealand)
Map
About this earthquake
On August 1, 2026 at 17:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Marlborough (New Zealand). At around 94 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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
8c4c0cc1170775c71d7ee5963501cc9f769967ad
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
93.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-01 17:53:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-40.56850,
173.79960
Temperature
11.3°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
93.8 km
93.8 km — deeper than the regional average (69.5 km)
Regional average: 69.5 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Marlborough
Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 48 Catalogue entries
Of 47 other entries for this area and period, 24 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
Open seismic profileHistoric earthquake map · New Zealand
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.
Country statistics · New Zealand
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.
Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
641
Country (24h)
New Zealand
2