Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Southland · Fiordland Community
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M3.3 Earthquake near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand) on September 10, 2026 at 14:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
d660d630169b633da964de365553f66491b9138f
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-10 14:45:19 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-44.42260,
168.28430
Temperature
-4.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (69.4 km)
Regional average: 69.4 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
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 144 Catalogue entries
Of 143 other entries for this area and period, 57 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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