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M3.2 Depth: 138.4 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-03-20 21:45:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand) on March 20, 2026 at 21:45 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 138 km. 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 M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 138.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 138.4 km
Intermediate
138.4 km
138.4 km — deeper than the regional average (70.1 km)
Regional average: 70.1 km
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Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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