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M3.0 Depth: 30.1 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Marlborough District, Marlborough (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-01-24 20:05:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 24, 2026 at 20:05 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Marlborough District, Marlborough (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.1 km
Shallow
30.1 km
30.1 km — shallower than the regional average (69.2 km)
Regional average: 69.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Taranaki
    Distance: 328 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'518 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 387 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
  • Tongariro
    Distance: 401 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Taupo
    Distance: 449 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand

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