Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 3.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Otago · Queenstown-Lakes District
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M3.3 Earthquake near Queenstown-Lakes District, Otago (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Queenstown-Lakes District, Otago (New Zealand) on January 22, 2026 at 08:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
dbb10f0a8e32fa7fcd02572b9a4ecef90b122b9e
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
3.4 km
UTC time
2026-01-22 08:39:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-44.05950,
169.48900
Temperature
11.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.4 km
3.4 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
New Zealand
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 725 Catalogue entries
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