Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 12.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z.
M4.4 Earthquake near OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z.
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About this earthquake
On January 21, 2026 at 06:47 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z.. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
d2011114c5566b9823fb095ed07892a0c1b4c1bd
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-21 06:47:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-48.39470,
165.65070
Temperature
13.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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