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M4.4 Depth: 12.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2026-02-07 12:09:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 7, 2026 at 12:09 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z.. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-07 12:09:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-44.77510, 166.97250
Temperature
11.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 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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