Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 46.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
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M3.4 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand) on January 2, 2026 at 19:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 47 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
a0b3571904ac68ce85467ae5f71ed2f95e3aa044
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
46.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 19:05:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-42.30470,
173.29670
Temperature
10.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
46.8 km
46.8 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 725 Catalogue entries
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