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M3.0 Depth: 69.3 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Tuatapere Te Waewae Community, Southland (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-06-14 15:59:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 14, 2026 at 15:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Tuatapere Te Waewae Community, Southland (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 69 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
69.3 km
UTC time
2026-06-14 15:59:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
New Zealand
State
Southland
City
Tuatapere Te Waewae Community
County
Southland District
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.92120, 166.94880
Temperature
8.6°C

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