Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 64.2 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
On October 15, 2026 at 15:19 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 64 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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
c7374319bec4628dd1004050849bfa6376b74fc2
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
64.2 km
UTC time
2026-10-15 15:19:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.03360,
167.48350
Temperature
-1.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
64.2 km
64.2 km — close to the regional average (71.1 km)
Regional average: 71.1 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
Southland
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 147 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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