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M4.5 Depth: 55.6 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Marlborough (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-07-31 11:09:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Marlborough (New Zealand) on July 31, 2026 at 11:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 56 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
55.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-31 11:09:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
State
Marlborough
City
Marlborough
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-41.00490, 174.47710
Temperature
11.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 55.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 55.6 km
Shallow
55.6 km
55.6 km — shallower than the regional average (70.4 km)
Regional average: 70.4 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

Estimated impact

4 Felt reports · max reported intensity 3.4

Tectonic context

Located on the Australia Plate.
Near the boundary Kermadec ↔ Australia · about 21 km away

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