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M3.4 Depth: 109.8 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-02-22 04:42:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand) on February 22, 2026 at 04:42 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 110 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 109.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 109.8 km
Intermediate
109.8 km
109.8 km — deeper than the regional average (70 km)
Regional average: 70 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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