Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 30.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Marlborough · Marlborough District
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M3.0 Earthquake near Marlborough District, Marlborough (New Zealand)
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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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
c0bb3791caa8da5f6ed21e06efaeef2aaf507561
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
30.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-24 20:05:33 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-42.11940,
172.91470
Depth profile
Shallow
30.1 km
30.1 km — shallower than the regional average (70.9 km)
Regional average: 70.9 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
Marlborough
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 47 Catalogue entries
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