Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Southland · Fiordland Community
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M3.0 Earthquake near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On October 9, 2026 at 08:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
a60d708ae77b0fc600054407b5e2beaf109a4369
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-09 08:40:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-44.43000,
168.21480
Temperature
6.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (70.2 km)
Regional average: 70.2 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
Southland
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 147 Catalogue entries
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