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M4.2 Depth: 72.8 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Marlborough District, Marlborough (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-06-12 11:01:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Marlborough District, Marlborough (New Zealand) on June 12, 2026 at 11:01 UTC. At around 73 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 72.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 72.8 km
Intermediate
72.8 km
72.8 km — close to the regional average (69.7 km)
Regional average: 69.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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