Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z.
M3.8 Earthquake near OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z.
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z. on February 5, 2026 at 08:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
990d441603884965d256f565c11449ef505287d4
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-05 08:06:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-46.67380,
165.66870
Temperature
14.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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