Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Otago · Queenstown-Lakes District
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M3.1 Earthquake near Queenstown-Lakes District, Otago (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Queenstown-Lakes District, Otago (New Zealand) on March 26, 2026 at 08:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
e5bdb4cf184679c1841ec679c00f02b5f0f90927
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-26 08:14:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-44.50500,
168.34790
Temperature
8.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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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