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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.

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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 (70 km)
Regional average: 70 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

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