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M4.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z.

UTC time: 2026-06-19 19:01:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 19, 2026 at 19:01 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z.. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-19 19:01:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-47.26800, 165.85780
Temperature
11.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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

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