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M4.1 Depth: 55.9 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 08:32:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 08:32 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 56 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 55.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 55.9 km
Shallow
55.9 km
55.9 km — shallower than the regional average (70.3 km)
Regional average: 70.3 km
Why depth matters

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

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