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M4.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND

UTC time: 2026-03-22 05:54:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 22, 2026 at 05:54 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 05:54:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-42.55140, 173.93410
Temperature
15.1°C

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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
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Taranaki
    Distance: 362 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'518 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 389 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
  • Tongariro
    Distance: 404 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Taupo
    Distance: 451 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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