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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-09-05 06:32:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 5, 2026 at 06:32 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 M4.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (69.1 km)
Regional average: 69.1 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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