Magnitude
M4.1
- Depth
- 51.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Marlborough · Marlborough
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M4.1 Earthquake near Marlborough (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On February 8, 2026 at 14:27 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Marlborough (New Zealand). With a focal depth of about 52 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
d8f466bab70b91f6b2dc1a0c252ad93f714c6a24
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
51.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-08 14:27:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-40.72570,
174.08720
Temperature
17.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
51.6 km
51.6 km — shallower than the regional average (70.9 km)
Regional average: 70.9 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
Volcanoes nearby
Marlborough
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 47 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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