Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 9.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Marlborough · Marlborough
Country overviewNew Zealand · Marlborough
M3.0 Earthquake near Marlborough (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On October 24, 2026 at 00:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Marlborough (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.
Details
ID
e56a0cbcb2e3666cd5ee55ce1d4db3bf17b713de
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
9.9 km
UTC time
2026-10-24 00:17:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-41.91400,
174.17500
Temperature
22.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9.9 km
9.9 km — shallower than the regional average (70.7 km)
Regional average: 70.7 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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