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M4.9 Depth: 22.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Masterton District, Wellington (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-01-13 10:21:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Masterton District, Wellington (New Zealand) on January 13, 2026 at 10:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-13 10:21:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
State
Wellington
City
Masterton District
Source
isc
Coordinates
-40.68500, 176.13900
Temperature
14.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 km
22 km — shallower than the regional average (70 km)
Regional average: 70 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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