Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 45.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Marlborough · Marlborough
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M3.1 Earthquake near Marlborough (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On January 22, 2026 at 10:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Marlborough (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 46 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
9e66c28698b53c0af13e036fd1cb473532db78eb
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
45.9 km
UTC time
2026-01-22 10:40:40 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-40.85640,
173.83490
Temperature
17.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
45.9 km
45.9 km — shallower than the regional average (70.9 km)
Regional average: 70.9 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
Volcanoes nearby
Marlborough
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 47 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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