Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Canterbury · Waitaki District
Country overviewNew Zealand · Canterbury
M3.1 Earthquake near Waitaki District, Canterbury (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Waitaki District, Canterbury (New Zealand) on October 9, 2026 at 23:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
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Details
ID
e24a5371f746cb80c0fdeef64d9e03396840759f
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-09 23:44:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-45.32790,
170.40080
Temperature
14.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (70.2 km)
Regional average: 70.2 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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