Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 81.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Southland · Fiordland Community
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M3.4 Earthquake near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand) on September 27, 2026 at 12:25 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 82 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
ba33d6d55bdfb9aeec3359b1d173d9c7b133080c
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
81.6 km
UTC time
2026-09-27 12:25:13 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.10870,
167.40390
Temperature
-0.4°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
81.6 km
81.6 km — close to the regional average (70.1 km)
Regional average: 70.1 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Southland
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 147 Catalogue entries
Of 146 other entries for this area and period, 46 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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