Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 47.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Southland · Southland
Country overviewNew Zealand · Southland
M3.0 Earthquake near Southland (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On June 22, 2026 at 13:19 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Southland (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 47 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 event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
b5c848c3ea072c93dff0c2032ba24d61bc1bec3e
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
47.3 km
UTC time
2026-06-22 13:19:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.28290,
166.91700
Temperature
8.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
47.3 km
47.3 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
Southland
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 147 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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