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M3.2 Depth: 5.5 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Westland District, West Coast (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-01-24 13:56:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 24, 2026 at 13:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Westland District, West Coast (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.5 km
Shallow
5.5 km
5.5 km — shallower than the regional average (69.2 km)
Regional average: 69.2 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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