Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Southland · Fiordland Community
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M3.2 Earthquake near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand) on September 6, 2026 at 20:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
905c94eb72efbc2d268b3dcb5830ded21a6c14f3
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-06 20:44:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-44.45200,
168.28070
Temperature
-1.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (69.6 km)
Regional average: 69.6 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
Southland
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 144 Catalogue entries
Of 143 other entries for this area and period, 77 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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