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M3.5 Depth: 82.9 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 12:19:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand) on August 19, 2026 at 12:19 UTC. At around 83 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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: 82.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 82.9 km
Intermediate
82.9 km
82.9 km — close to the regional average (70.3 km)
Regional average: 70.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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