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M4.1 Depth: 68.7 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Marlborough District, Marlborough (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-06-12 01:54:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Marlborough District, Marlborough (New Zealand) on June 12, 2026 at 01:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 69 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 68.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 68.7 km
Shallow
68.7 km
68.7 km — close to the regional average (69.7 km)
Regional average: 69.7 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

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