Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 109.8 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 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 M4.0.
Details
ID
bd259dc8e7a63a53f07a0c9bf773380f3f61db7f
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
109.8 km
UTC time
2026-02-22 04:42:09 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.09650,
167.39750
Temperature
14.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
109.8 km
109.8 km — deeper than the regional average (70.9 km)
Regional average: 70.9 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
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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